Security Operations Center Analyst (Student Master I)

Job Title

Security Operations Center Analyst (Student Master I)

Department

IT Students JM

Worker Type

Student (Fixed Term)

Pay Information

For hourly student pay rates, please visit the Student Job Classification page on the Office of Human Resources website. For salaried student positions, contact the department for pay information.

Duration of Appointment

Academic year including summer.

Maximum Scheduled Weekly Hours

1

Job Description Summary

The Information Security Office has an opening for student employees to work in our security operations center. A security operations center (SOC) analyst is a central role in modern security teams. SOC analysts are on the front line of cyber defense, detecting and responding to cyber attacks as they happen. Read on to understand the role, its responsibilities, and what it takes to be a great SOC analyst.

This is a great place to learn and grow with a really talented cybersecurity team. If you like working with great people, great culture and a great workplace, apply today!

You will join a very capable, customer-oriented team that performs a range of security roles on campus from security awareness to security operations, security consulting, threat research, and more. Additional responsibilities include compliance audits to ensure adherence to internal standards and assisting with security awareness programs. The position may involve independent research on specific projects related to cybersecurity.

Job Description

Essential Duties:                             

·        Applies a basic knowledge of information security and risk mitigation principles, theories and techniques in daily work.

·        Must uphold, enforce and abide by all University policies

·        Work independently and as part of a team to research and evaluate applications and services for use by the institution.

·        Continuously monitor security systems and alerts to identify potential threats or unusual activities.

·        Respond to security incidents by investigating alerts, containing threats, and mitigating damage.

·        Analyze and interpret security data to understand and anticipate potential threats and vulnerabilities.

·        Review and analyze logs from various sources to detect anomalies and breaches.

·        Operate and manage security tools and technologies, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems.

·        Document incidents, responses, and resolutions, providing detailed reports to management.

·        Research and recommend cybersecurity-related applications and services.

·        Author knowledge base articles based on best practices in cybersecurity.

·        Perform risk assessments and determine the level of risk within each application or service.

·        Facilitate the day to day needs of the department such as handling cybersecurity-related tickets and investigate reported phishing scams.

·        Assist with maintaining our vulnerability scanning server and application.

·        Perform compliance audits against University accepted cybersecurity controls.

·        Analyze SOC data to identify patterns or inefficiencies. 

·        Create dashboards or visualizations to communicate key performance indicators (KPIs).

·        Assist in planning and evaluating educational and awareness cybersecurity activities appropriate for campus audiences.

·        Review and update documentation for policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. 

·        Help coordinate cybersecurity projects, such as tool implementations or policy updates.

·        Must complete a background check with MU Police Department or HireRight.

·        Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:            

·        An interest in information security.

Preferred Qualifications:             

·        Good verbal and written communication skills.

·        Critical thinking skills.

·        Conscientious and attentive to detail.

·        Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

·        Able to maintain confidentiality while handling and viewing confidential information.

·        Concentration in Information Security or Information Technology.

·        Skills in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Sheets and Docs.

·        Skill with programming languages such as Python, JAVA, and/or SQL. 

·        Knowledge of network infrastructure including VLANS and firewalls.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Students can work up to 40 hours per week during the summer and breaks.

Students can work up to 22 hours per week while school is in session.

A background check will be required through HireRight.

Required Application Documents

Cover letter and resume.
A background check will be necessary through Hire Right.

Posting Contact Information

Jake Harrison.

Additional Information

A criminal background check may be required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement
Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

Clery Act
As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.

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