Position Information
Vacancy Number: S-00377
Position Title: Security Specialist
Classification Title: Senior Programmer Analyst
Department: Information Technology Services
Employment Type: Full-Time
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for information cyber security analysis & response with the mission of protecting AUM from data loss risks and common threat actors.
Designs, develops and implements solutions to IT security requirements focusing on Data Loss Prevention and related data loss risks
Enhance and distribute security incident response and escalation procedures to ensure timely and effective handling of security events and alerts related to data loss
Enhance ITS' cyber security strategies to expand threat management services across all campus units
Apply knowledge of technical, analytical skills to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all information systems assets and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, contractual, and regulatory requirements
Participates with Enterprise Risk Management team to ensure proper identification of policy issues/violations
Manage threat analysis, forensic examinations, insider threat analysis, and file review
Provide file analysis reports, risk and threat evaluation, after action reports and summaries, and other situational awareness information to CIO and other stakeholders
Develop Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) establishing reporting criteria, structure, and operational reports
Provide technical support, analysis, and recommendations in areas such as: Perimeter Defense Efficacy; Malicious Software (Malware) Analysis; Attack vector analysis; Computer Host Based Defense; Insider Threat; Risk Analysis and Readiness; Strategic Planning Analysis
Present to different audiences and adjust accordingly (business, technical and executive management) in either structured presentations or ad-hoc
Must be able to lead complex projects that improve the security posture of AUM
Prevent, detect, analyze, and respond to threat activity (internal or external), information system vulnerabilities, and cyber incidents; strengthen AUM's ability to defend against sophisticated and emerging cyber threats; and enable mission recovery more quickly from attacks and incidents originating in cyberspace
Responsible for managing and ensuring operational cyber security is maintained.
Develop, manage and coordinate security-related incident communications and functions
Manage the overall cyber security defense-in-depth architecture, all cyber security operations capabilities, overall tactical workload, recruitment, training, and mentoring for the day-to-day Cyber Security activities including incident response, forensic analysis, e-Discovery, engineering, and perimeter defense; and ensure completion of technical documents including Incident Response Plan, Standard Operating Procedures, Analysts Desktop Instructions, policies, procedures, standards, reports, and executive metrics
Oversee network and host-based forensics and malware analysis
Conduct investigations to protect and defend critical infrastructure
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of Threat Vector Analysis, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Management and Response, Risk Assessment and Mitigation methodologies, and Counter Threat Operations
Knowledge of cyber security threats, risks, vulnerabilities and attacks, to include threat actor motives, capabilities, and techniques, with the ability to analyze intelligence data and provide indicators and warnings to healthcare and financial services business functions
Knowledge of monitoring and managing network and host-based intrusion prevention systems actively in-line, Full Packet Capture (with analytics), Sandboxing, Data Loss prevention, malware prevention systems, vulnerability scanning solutions, DDOS protection, Security Event/Information Management, host-based integrity checking, end-point security and AV
Knowledge of scripting languages, including python, perl, php, Ruby, and JS
Knowledge of information security concepts and theory, and the application of such through technical and non-technical methods
Knowledge of current and emerging security and information technology standards and practices.
Knowledge of operating systems and forensic analysis procedures
Knowledge and experience in security operations, host-based forensic analysis, malware analysis, and threat response
Ability to maintain proficiency in OS platforms, including Linux, Unix, Windows and AIX
Ability to work under stress/pressure to meet deliverables, timetables and deadlines
Ability to respond to multiple competing demands
Ability to apply relevant software & hardware applications
Ability to continuously learn and keep abreast of technological trends
Ability to manage project activities
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and six (6) years of experience in industry experience in an information technology mission critical area. Experience can be substituted for education.
Job Open Date: 03/05/2018
This posting will remain open until closed: No
Job Close Date: 08/14/2018
Salary Band: 108
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Additionally, the safety and security of our campus community is a top priority. All employees at AUM are considered to be Responsible Employees and have the duty to immediately report information that has the potential to adversely impact safety or wellness on our campus.
While this position is opened until filled, Auburn University at Montgomery reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.
About the University/College
Auburn University at Montgomery has been ranked among the South's top universities by U.S. News and World Report, was named one of the best colleges in the Southeast by The Princeton Review, is designated as a Military Friendly School, and is consistently chosen as the best university in the area. Auburn Montgomery provides students with detailed knowledge and hands-on, practical experience, often from professionals in the field.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Professional Reference Sheet
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and six (6) years of industry experience in an information technology mission critical area OR a high school diploma or equivalent and ten (10) years of industry experience in an information technology mission critical area?
- Yes
- No
- * Describe your experience building cyber security toolsets and solutions across non-integrated business units.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe your experience with architecture, design, and management of DLP technologies. Also, please discuss your utilization of best practices.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe your experience with SEIM technologies and associated best practices.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe your experience with managing enterprise forensic solutions and malware analysis tools.
(Open Ended Question)
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