IT Information Security Analyst I

Ferris State University

United States, Michigan, Big Rapids

1201 South State Street (Show on map)

Mar 28, 2025

Position Title:	IT Information Security Analyst I
Location:	Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:	54006 - Information Security
Advertised Salary:	$45,000-$55,000; Salary commensurate with education, experience, and other requirements.
Benefits:	Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans
FLSA:	Exempt
Temporary/Continuing:	Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time:	Full-Time
Union Group:	N/A
Term of Position:	12 Month
At Will/Just Cause:	Just Cause
Summary of Position:	* Assists with monitoring, providing access, and analyzing threats to cyber security data and systems to ensure the safety and protection of information system assets under close supervision. * Documents any security issues or breaches discovered. * Assists in providing information security training. * Assists the Information Security Manager with developing and implementing security strategies and best practices and monitoring compliance with IT procedures, university policy, and applicable law. * Collaborates with IT Services staff to ensure university devices and data are appropriately protected.
Position Type:	Staff
Required Education:	* Bachelor's degree
Required Work Experience:	* One to two years in information security or IT related area with a strong working knowledge of operating systems, network utilities, and security software. * Knowledge of security frameworks, HIPAA, FERPA, and PCI DSS.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Physical Demands:	Office Environment Bending Carrying Electrical Hazards Moving Reaching Sitting Twisting Climbing Lifting Pulling/Pushing Repetitive movement Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:	* Bachelor degree in Information Security or IT related field. * CISSP, SSCP, A+ certification, and/or Security+ certification.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:	* Assists with monitoring of daily system operations using intrusion detection, prevention systems, assesses findings for remediation. * Ensures the integrity and protection of networks, systems, and applications by technical enforcement of organizational security procedures, policies, and best practices. * Documents and reports application security concerns and escalates security incidents in a timely manner to the appropriate personnel. * Assists with information security incident response and computer forensic activities. * Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. * Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives. * Generates notification alerts for compromised assets. * Receives, processes, and implements security change requests. * Assists with vulnerability-scanning, analysis, and testing of security controls. * Assists in facilitating security awareness programs. * Completes work orders as assigned within the service management application. * Assists in the development and management of policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures related to information security. * Takes an active role in meetings, committees, projects, and outside professional groups as requested or assigned. * Performs work duties according to the university and department policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines * Researches and keeps abreast of testing tools, techniques, and process improvements in support of security topics. * Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:	* Performs system audits and vulnerability assessments, including, user accounts, application access, server, file systems, and external web integrity scans to determine compliance. * Lift, move, and relocate computing equipment. * Provide occasional support resources to other units in IT Services as needed.
Skills and Abilities:	* Performs all duties in compliance with applicable University policies and procedures and state and federal requirements. * Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information. * Demonstrated commitment, experience, and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion. * Assists with training of student employees within the area of responsibility. * Supports the core values of the University. * Adapts readily to changing technology. * Analyzes problems logically; develop and test solutions thoroughly. * Communicates well, both orally and in writing. * Evaluates, selects, and implements security-related software and hardware. * Remains calm under pressure/during a crisis. * Works after hours as necessary, especially during security incidents and emergencies. * Works effectively with diverse university personnel. * Works independently and uses sound judgment.
Required Documents:	Cover Letter Resume Unofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:	* Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of a Bachelor's degree. * Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. * Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
Initial Application Review Date:	April 7, 2025
Open Until Position is Filled?:	Yes
Posting Close Date:
EEO Statement:	Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
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