College of Southern Maryland
Network Security Analyst
College of Southern Maryland, La Plata, Maryland, United States, 20646
Salary:
$55,935.00 - $75,512.00 Annually
Location :
La Plata, MD
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
FY23-92
CSM Division:
Division of Operations and Planning
Opening Date:
07/01/2024
Position Summary
Located 45 minutes from the Nation's Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a two-time Aspen Award-winning institution (top 15% of Community Colleges) with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America's top 100 producers of Minority Associate Degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education. CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits; State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break. We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs.
The Network Security Analyst conducts many functions to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and systems throughout the college's network. The individual in this position is responsible for vulnerability management, security awareness, incident response and maintaining and keeping the CSM network secure. The Network Security Analyst reports to the Assistant Director of Network Security.
The College of Southern Maryland conducts background checks in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the College's staff and students. The final candidate for this position will be subject to the following background checks: Criminal History Check and Sex Offender Registry Check.
This position is open until filled. The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Assist with development, implementation, and maintenance of IT security solutions including firewalls, vulnerability scanning solutions, and intrusion detection/prevention systemsAssist the organization with ensuring that Information and Student Privacy Laws and Policies are developed and enforced at the CollegeCollaborates with administrative staff in the development and maintenance of the CSM information security program and information security policyInvestigation and identification of potential information security incidentsPerform reviews of network security architecture, information security administration and policyProviding periodic reporting on information security issuesSupports Monthly Phishing campaigns to test employees' security awareness. Manages CSM's Security Awareness Program. Ensures all employees complete the mandatory trainingProvides security awareness training for faculty, staff and studentsReviews new system designs and major modifications for security implications prior to implementationCollaborates with Network Project Team in identifying network and system vulnerabilities, and the appropriate solutions to eliminate or minimize their potential effectsHelps maintain proper documentation of the college's cybersecurity programHelps design and support the business continuity and disaster recovery plans for the enterprise.Maintains up-to-date knowledge of available and emerging network and security technologies through professional reading, attending industry conferences, and professional development (training, education, and participation in professional associations)Reviews advisories posted through CERT, NIPC (National Infrastructure Protection Center), Center for Internet Security, SANS and FBI and recommends appropriate security improvements to the Assistant Director of Network Security.Collaborates with ITS staff in the evaluation of new software and hardware systems, particularly as they relate to securityCollaborates with administrative staff in ensuring that departments have fulfilled their information security responsibilitiesAdditional Duties:
Performs other related work as required.Minimum Education and Training
BA/BS degree, or equivalent and at least two years Network Security experience or four years of experience in network security, engineering, administration, and microcomputer support preferredMinimum Qualifications and Standards Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience with Security software, including but not limited to continuity of operations, disaster recovery, firewalls, network monitoringExperience developing and supporting network security administration and reportingExperience developing and supporting a cybersecurity program and cybersecurity assessmentsWorking knowledge of Windows, and Linux operating systems.Knowledge of backup and recovery processesAbility to adapt quickly to rapidly changing technologyAbility to translate technical terms for non-technical personsExcellent communications (written and oral), customer service and problem-solving skillsExperience working and supporting technical teamsStrong analysis and troubleshooting skillsExperience with open source and commercial security tools such as vulnerability assessment toolsPreferred Knowledge:
Deployment experience with enterprise-class security solutions:
FirewallsHost and Network-based Intrusion Detection solutionsEnterprise VPN solutionsVulnerability Management solutions
Experience developing security strategy, policies, and standards is preferredIncident Response & Disaster Recovery SkillsExperience with Active Directory and Group PolicyIndustry certification in Information Technology, i.e. (CISSP, Security+, GIAC, GSEC, GCIH)Physical Requirements:The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.
Keep growing in your career at the College of Southern Maryland. CSM offers great benefits, beautiful campuses and a challenging environment. Check out why our employees give high marks to our benefits program
$55,935.00 - $75,512.00 Annually
Location :
La Plata, MD
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
FY23-92
CSM Division:
Division of Operations and Planning
Opening Date:
07/01/2024
Position Summary
Located 45 minutes from the Nation's Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a two-time Aspen Award-winning institution (top 15% of Community Colleges) with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America's top 100 producers of Minority Associate Degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education. CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits; State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break. We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs.
The Network Security Analyst conducts many functions to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and systems throughout the college's network. The individual in this position is responsible for vulnerability management, security awareness, incident response and maintaining and keeping the CSM network secure. The Network Security Analyst reports to the Assistant Director of Network Security.
The College of Southern Maryland conducts background checks in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the College's staff and students. The final candidate for this position will be subject to the following background checks: Criminal History Check and Sex Offender Registry Check.
This position is open until filled. The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Assist with development, implementation, and maintenance of IT security solutions including firewalls, vulnerability scanning solutions, and intrusion detection/prevention systemsAssist the organization with ensuring that Information and Student Privacy Laws and Policies are developed and enforced at the CollegeCollaborates with administrative staff in the development and maintenance of the CSM information security program and information security policyInvestigation and identification of potential information security incidentsPerform reviews of network security architecture, information security administration and policyProviding periodic reporting on information security issuesSupports Monthly Phishing campaigns to test employees' security awareness. Manages CSM's Security Awareness Program. Ensures all employees complete the mandatory trainingProvides security awareness training for faculty, staff and studentsReviews new system designs and major modifications for security implications prior to implementationCollaborates with Network Project Team in identifying network and system vulnerabilities, and the appropriate solutions to eliminate or minimize their potential effectsHelps maintain proper documentation of the college's cybersecurity programHelps design and support the business continuity and disaster recovery plans for the enterprise.Maintains up-to-date knowledge of available and emerging network and security technologies through professional reading, attending industry conferences, and professional development (training, education, and participation in professional associations)Reviews advisories posted through CERT, NIPC (National Infrastructure Protection Center), Center for Internet Security, SANS and FBI and recommends appropriate security improvements to the Assistant Director of Network Security.Collaborates with ITS staff in the evaluation of new software and hardware systems, particularly as they relate to securityCollaborates with administrative staff in ensuring that departments have fulfilled their information security responsibilitiesAdditional Duties:
Performs other related work as required.Minimum Education and Training
BA/BS degree, or equivalent and at least two years Network Security experience or four years of experience in network security, engineering, administration, and microcomputer support preferredMinimum Qualifications and Standards Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience with Security software, including but not limited to continuity of operations, disaster recovery, firewalls, network monitoringExperience developing and supporting network security administration and reportingExperience developing and supporting a cybersecurity program and cybersecurity assessmentsWorking knowledge of Windows, and Linux operating systems.Knowledge of backup and recovery processesAbility to adapt quickly to rapidly changing technologyAbility to translate technical terms for non-technical personsExcellent communications (written and oral), customer service and problem-solving skillsExperience working and supporting technical teamsStrong analysis and troubleshooting skillsExperience with open source and commercial security tools such as vulnerability assessment toolsPreferred Knowledge:
Deployment experience with enterprise-class security solutions:
FirewallsHost and Network-based Intrusion Detection solutionsEnterprise VPN solutionsVulnerability Management solutions
Experience developing security strategy, policies, and standards is preferredIncident Response & Disaster Recovery SkillsExperience with Active Directory and Group PolicyIndustry certification in Information Technology, i.e. (CISSP, Security+, GIAC, GSEC, GCIH)Physical Requirements:The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.
Keep growing in your career at the College of Southern Maryland. CSM offers great benefits, beautiful campuses and a challenging environment. Check out why our employees give high marks to our benefits program