The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Posting Number SRGV8169

Working Title NETWORK SECURITY ANALYST III

Number of Vacancies 1

Location Edinburg, Texas

Department Infrastructure & Operations

FTE 1

FLSA Exempt

Scope of Job 

Responsible for the monitoring, development, implementation, configuration, ongoing maintenance, integrity and security of the University IT network security function that follow network security strategies, methodologies, and practices for the entire university.

Description of Duties 

• Responsible for operating and monitoring security systems on multiple University campuses to identify information security incidents and compromises and provide immediate and real time security network intelligence and responses. Makes recommendations for remediation and incident resolution.
• Performs complex to advanced network security analysis work.
• Coordinates response and recovery of abuse of systems and information resources, violation of policies, privacy issues, and related incidents.
• Maintains firewalls by making changes as needed and by implementing various blocking and monitoring mechanisms while evaluating and assessing organizational risk.
• Configures and maintains firewalls for departments and colleges.
• Performs key software, hardware and configuration upgrades, and by making changes as needed.
• Configures and maintains encrypted virtual private networks for departments and colleges including: site-to-site, SSL, and remote access (client) VPNs.
• Manages security related projects and executes project tasks.
• Addresses vulnerability findings and implements appropriate corrective action.
• Employs network forensic tools and packet analysis techniques to analyze unusual network traffic patterns for security breaches or network utilization issues.
• Employs forensic tools and techniques to recover and seize deleted, fragmented and corrupted data from digital media of all types.
• Secures and maintains custody of logs and other evidence for evaluation and analysis and provide them to appropriate personnel.
• Preserves and collects electronically stored information based on approved requests while properly documenting change of custody.
• Prepares reports and presentations on security related matters and tailors content based on the audience and level of expertise.
• Researches, recommends, installs and maintains tools to aid in disaster recovery, business continuity, intrusion prevention, intrusion detection, incident remediation, monitoring of network and bandwidth resources, and other pertinent security software and utilities.
• Provides risk assessment assistance, technical support, and administrative support for technical implementations and systems throughout the university while providing recommendations and identifying areas of improvement.
• Prepares and issues security notices when necessary.
• Provides information for risk assessment assistance, technical support, and administrative support for risk assessment assistance, technical support, and administrative support for

technical implementation and systems throughout the university.

• Researches and evaluates advancements in information security related subjects, and function as an internal consulting resource on viruses, spyware, computer forensics, recovery and similar subject matter and makes recommendations for improved services.
• Maintains and monitors spam filter devices as needed.
• Provides internal training, guidance and work leadership to staff members in network security related techniques.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision ReceivedSpecific supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision GivenDirect supervision of assigned staff.

Required EducationBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or a related field from an accredited university.

Preferred EducationN/A

Licenses/CertificationsPreferred: ITIL Foundation Certification. Certifications in one or more of the following: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), EC-Council Certified Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), Palo Alto Networks Accredited Configuration Engineer (ACE), Pulse Secure Certified Connect Administrator (PSC-CA), Fortinet Certified Network Security Administrator (FCNSA), GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), CompTIA Security+.

Required Experience 

Five (5) years of full-time work experience in performing data networking analysis as a Network Security Analyst, System Analyst, System Administrator, Network Administrator or related field which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job duties.

Preferred Experience 

More than the minimum full-time experience in network security analysis/operations. Knowledge of installation, configuration and maintenance of security applications, including vulnerability scanners, spam filters, and intrusion detection systems. Knowledge of installation, configuration and maintenance of firewalls. Knowledge of networking concepts, including subnetting, access controls, ports, and protocols (TCP/IP). Knowledge and experience in computer languages, programs, and protocols. Knowledge of major operating systems, including command-line proficiency. Knowledge of OWASP Top 10. Experience in one or more coding/scripting languages. e.g. C, C++, Java, JSP, .NET, ASP.NET, Visual Basic 6, VBScript, JavaScript, PL/SQL and Oracle DB/MS SQL Server. Experienced with usage of applications security tools/source code analyzers and open source security tools. Experience with log analysis tools E.g.: Splunk, Elasticsearch. Knowledge of ITIL Practices.

Equipment 

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions 

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend/evening work is required.

Work is performed primarily in a general office environment and can be performed remotely within close proximity to a UTRGV campus. If the work is performed remote high-speed internet and a designated workspace are required. 

Other 

Knowledge of information and network security strategies, technologies, practices and standards. Knowledge of information and network security monitoring, traffic analysis techniques, attack vectors, incident detection handling and response. Excellent customer service and communication skills as well as the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Physical Capabilities 

N/A

Employment Category Full-Time

Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date 04/04/2025

Grant Funded Position No

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date 

EEO Statement 

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Additional InformationUTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/46566

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