SENIOR INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST

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Position Information

Posting Number SRGV8938 Working Title SENIOR INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST Number of Vacancies 1 Location Rio Grande Valley, Texas Department Information Security FTE 1.0 FLSA Exempt Scope of Job

Responsible for the implementation, configuration, operation, and ongoing maintenance of the various security solutions and the identification, investigation and resolution of security events detected by those systems. Ensures the university is in compliance with UT System policies as well as state and federal statutes and regulations.

Description of Duties

• Develops, implements, monitors and supports the access control, data confidentiality, system integrity, system reliability, system audit and recovery methods and procedures.
• Ensures the overall university security program is in compliance with UTS 165 and TAC 202.
• Collaborates with information technology network security to resolve complex specific incidents and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Ensures that all consultation on information security controls related to university information systems are appropriate and operating as intended.
• Coordinates and documents response and recovery of abuse of systems and information resources, violation of policies, privacy issues, and related incidents with proper authorities.
• Oversees risk assessment assistance requests and makes recommendations to management.
• Acts as main point of contact regarding university audits.
• Reviews and analyzes intrusion detection reports provided by UT System for unusual patterns, security breaches, and exploitation of information resources.
• Develops, prepares and recommends improvements for documentation, including security policies and procedures, security notifications and alerts.
• Develops and implements processes to secure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information resources and technology.
• Observes, monitors, evaluates, and reports security policy compliance.
• Keeps current with IT network security and recommends improvements for disaster recovery, business continuity, intrusion detection, incident remediation, monitoring of network and bandwidth resources, and other pertinent security software and utilities.
• Keeps current with advancements in information security related subjects, participates as an internal consulting resource on viruses, spyware, exploits, computer forensics, recovery and similar subject matter and recommends improvements to the university security program.
• Evaluates and recommends new information security policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, tools, technologies, organizational changes, etc.
• Actively participates in the higher education security community such as Educause, REN-ISAC, Unisog, etc.
• Participates in university committees and meetings with the UT System Security Council.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Sciences, or closely related field from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or Information Assurance from an accredited university.

Licenses/Certifications

Preferred: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Required Experience

• Four (4) years of relevant IT security, IT operations and/or IT audit experience to include the following: deploying, configuring and monitoring security tools and platforms such as IDS/IPS, SIEM, A/V, Firewalls, vulnerability scanning and packet analysis tools, basic networking concepts, protocols (TCP/IP), common ports and knowledge of risk assessment, disaster recovery and business continuity methods and practices, host/network common vulnerabilities and exploits (CVEs) and experience with hacker methodologies, tactics, and the tools used or
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in unrelated field with five (5) years of the required experience.
• Required experience can be substituted for up to two (2) years of education on a 1-for-1 basis.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with major operating systems, including command-line proficiency.
• Knowledge and experience with programing and computer languages such as C#,ASP.NET, SQL, PowerShell, Python, or similar.
• Experience in managing, configuring, deploying, and monitoring security infrastructure.
• Experience with standard concepts, practices, and procedures for security operation centers.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes and standards.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and identifying effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience installing, configuring and repairing computer hardware and system software.

Equipment

Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and applicable software necessary to perform work assignments e.g. word processing, spreadsheets (Microsoft Office preferred). Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Exposure to standard office conditions. Indoor activity, exposure to fluorescent lighting, computer emissions, and confined space. Frequent use of personal computer, copiers, printers, and telephone. Frequent standing, sitting, listening, and talking. Frequent work under stress, as a team member, and in direct contact with others. Job involves moderate amount of walking daily, occasional bending and stooping and infrequent lifting and climbing. Some travel and weekend work is required, including travel to meetings and training outside the area. May work extended hours. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment.

Other

Strong attention to detail and ability to problem solve. Ability to function independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with varying constituencies and teams. Knowledge of security best practice standards such as the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Top 20 Critical Security Controls, NIST Cybersecurity Framework and OWASP.

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date 04/29/2026 Grant Funded Position No If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth

Gender

• Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Link https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/50964

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a current UTRGV employee?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

• Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

• Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• • Please select your highest level of completed education.

• 6th grade education

• 10th grade education

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

• Masters Degree from an accredited university

• Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

• None of the above

• • Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

• 8 years

• 9 years

• 10 years

• Over 10 years

• • Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Reference Letter 1
• Reference Letter 2
• Reference Letter 3
• Certifications and Licenses
• Training Certificates
• Other Document
• List of 3 References
• Unofficial Transcripts 2
• Unofficial Transcripts 3
• Letter of Interest
• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
• Additional Document