Job Description

We are one growing team with one powerful goal \xe2\x80\x94 and as a global leader in education, we strive for a workforce that reflects the individual differences of our learning community. We believe that our employees can be their best selves when they can be their true selves. That is why we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion in which all our employees feel welcomed, valued and empowered. Together, we will shape the future of education by transforming lives beginning with yours.

This position will partially be based in the following office location. Manchester, NH

However, partial remote work from the following states may also be considered: Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont.

The Opportunity

The Information Security Analyst II monitors and protects university computing networks, assets, and applications. You will collect and analyze data in complex, virtualized, multi-site computing environments. You will report to Director of Information Security Operations. You will be #Hybrid

Primary Responsibilities:

• You will Analyze security incidents using industry-leading SIEM platforms.
• You will Assess, evaluate, and respond to security detections escalated from different sources.
• You will Perform investigation and escalation for complex or high severity security threats or incidents.
• You will Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and other partners to create and develop SOC processes.
• You will use business and technical experience to develop use cases and build Splunk apps, complex searches, and custom.
• You will perform real-time cyber defense incident handling (e.g., forensic collections, intrusion correlation and tracking, threat analysis, and direct system remediation) tasks to support Incident Response Teams (IRTs)
• You will promote the development of relevant new reports of cyber threat intelligence analysis.
• You will operate information security management, and protection technologies.
• You will Monitor computing networks, assets, and applications for abnormal activities and indicators of compromise.
• You will Develop (and continuously improving) incident detection and response capabilities.
• You will Help with risk management, security assessment, auditing, and security authorization projects, as directed by the university\'s Information Security Management team.
• You will provide mentoring to junior analysts.
• Other responsibilities as assigned. Job responsibilities can change at any time, with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Years of relevant or specific experience: Five years\' experience in information technology, two years working in a cybersecurity operations center or cybersecurity incident response team
• Academic Degree(s) and/ areas of study: Bachelor\'s degree in information technology, data analytics, information assurance, computer science, or related field
• Equivalent of experience in lieu of degree acceptable: Yes
• Professional Certification(s): Security+, GSEC, or relevant certification
• Experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing data gathered from SIEM, IPS, NAC, vulnerability scanners, network scanners, log aggregation tools

We would like to see:

• One or more additional relevant certifications, such as ISC2 CISSP Certification, Microsoft Azure, Cisco, CompTIA, and ITIL
• Experience with vulnerability management and Blue Team concepts
• Experience with Powershell, Python, YARA, KQL, OR SPL
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK NIST 800-171 framework

Thinking about the job, but not sure you should apply? We still want to hear from you.

We recognize that not everyone enters the world of work with the same advantage, opportunity, and privilege. This is why your skills and experiences are important to us. Take the leap and apply, you just might be the person we are looking for!

Are Benefits Important to You?

We offer exceptional benefits, many available starting on the first day of employment:

Anthem BlueCross affordable, low-deductible Medical insurance available on day one

Low to no-cost Dental, Vision and Life Insurance options

5 weeks of Paid Time Off that starts accruing on day one & Paid Holidays

A Retirement Plan with a 9% Employer Funded annual contribution

Tuition Benefits with family offerings

Who Are We?

SNHU employees are a team in every sense. Separately, we understand that each individual brings unique experiences, perspectives and ideas to create a vibrant work environment. Together we share common values of honesty, acceptance and accountability working as a unified force toward a common goal: to transform the lives of learners. By joining our team, you join us in our vision. Together, we\xe2\x80\x99ll shape the future of education by transforming lives\xe2\x80\x94beginning with yours.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Remote work disclaimer

Please note that this is a remote eligible position. At SNHU, we ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace at a fixed location within the United States (in one of the approved states as reflected above) that is free of distractions and dependencies.

Please note that a background check is required for employment.

Southern New Hampshire University