Lead Cybersecurity Analyst/Cybersecurity Analyst II
Department: Information Security
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Responsible for conducting the day to day operations of information security and helping maintain compliance at GRCC. This position is part of a team, focused on providing exceptional service that exceeds user expectations. The proper candidate is a motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills, a desire to learn and expand technical proficiencies, and the ability to work within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Requisition ID: 697
Department: IT Security
Employee Group: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-groups-resources/employee-groups/professional-management-administration
Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks
Lead Cybersecurity Analyst Compensation: TP5 - $73,445 annually
Cybersecurity Analyst II Compensation: TP4 - $65,284 annually
Benefits: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/benefits-insurance
Reports to: Chief Information Security Officer
Posting Opens: 01/06/2025
Posting Closes: Open until filled. Initial candidate review will begin on 01/20/2025
COMPENSATION STATEMENT
Starting salaries will vary depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. This position will be filled at the Lead Cybersecurity Analyst, Job Level TP5 with a salary of $73,445 as the primary goal. The requirements listed below reflect the Lead Cybersecurity Analyst level expectation. Applicants with lesser experience and qualifications are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the primary goal is not met. Lesser-experienced candidates will be classified as a Cybersecurity Analyst II, Job Level TP4 with a salary of $65,284.
SHARED ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Performs Computer Security Incident Response activities such as investigating breaches, mitigating threats, as well as recording and reporting incidents
• Monitor, maintain, and analyze Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and other security tools to identify security issues for remediation
• Monitor Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems and apply preventative controls per GRCC procedures
• Automates the collection, organization, analysis, archiving and reporting of all log data
• Evaluate and assess organizational risk
• Maintains an awareness of existing and proposed security standards, State and Federal legislation and regulations pertaining to information security and identifies regulatory changes that will affect information security policies, standards, procedures, controls, and recommends/implements appropriate changes
• Performs vulnerability and risk assessments for software, systems, user accounts, application access, and network shares
• Assist server and data owners in remediation of vulnerable systems as needed
• Prepares incident reports of analysis methodology and results
• Helps to develop communications, training, and actively promotes related campaigns for information security awareness
• Assists in creating and reviewing IT security policies/procedures
• Conducts regular vulnerability scans and uses security tools to meet IT Security objectives
• Help manage data in support of data governance and compliance
• Participates in special projects as required
• Assists in the configuration and maintenance of IT security systems and servers
• Conducts and assists with system audits as needed
• Other duties as assigned
Additional Functions for Lead Cybersecurity Analyst
• Helps lead the response to security incidents, including investigating breaches, mitigating threats, and coordinating with relevant stakeholders
• Responsible for documenting security incidents, responses, and resolutions for future reference and compliance purposes
• Collaborates with other IT teams, departments, and external partners to enhance the organization's overall security
• Continuously research and evaluate emerging security technologies and best practices to improve the organization's security posture
• Leads in performing vulnerability and overall risk assessments for software, systems, user accounts, application access, and network shares
• Leads in developing communications, training, and actively promotes related campaigns for information security awareness to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Provides guidance and leadership to the cybersecurity team, including training, mentoring, and task delegation
• Oversees the configuration and maintenance of IT security systems and servers
• Attends meetings as needed in order to provide IT security guidance to stakeholders
• Helps ensure campus wide compliance with standards and regulations such as PCI, HIPAA, GDPR, FERPA, etc.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education Credentials
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related field preferred
• IT security related certification(s) preferred
Additional Educational Credentials (Required for Lead Cybersecurity Analyst role):
• Must have an Associates or Bachelor's Degree (Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred)
• At minimum hold one (1) IT security related certification(s) (ISC2, GIAC, etc.)
Work Experience
• Proven experience in working with IT security system technologies
• Experience working as part of an IT security team preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with Information Security
Additional Work Experience (Required for Lead Cybersecurity Analyst role):
• Proven experience in planning, organizing, and maintaining IT security system technologies
• Minimum 6 years of Information Security experience
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