About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Information Technology.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Security Analyst I to support the Chief Information Security Officer and the IT security program. This role helps monitor campus systems, triage alerts, document security posture, and support security awareness and remediation activities.

• Monitor security agents and management presence across university-owned assets; coordinate remediation with IT teams.
• Verify baseline security configurations and document deviations through change control.
• Conduct account reviews to enforce least-privilege access.
• Manage software and patch reviews; coordinate remediation for unsupported or vulnerable systems.
• Respond to security alerts and perform initial triage, documentation, and escalation (may include after-hours response).
• Maintain security tickets and prepare monthly compliance reports.
• Review and process security exception requests.
• Update and document security controls, procedures, and operational playbooks.
• Facilitate security awareness training and phishing simulations for staff and stakeholders.
• Cross-train with Security Analyst II to provide coverage as needed.
• Evaluate security products and suggest improvements to controls and workflows.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Responsibilities (by focus)

• Monitor & Respond — ~40%

  • Alert triage and initial incident handling.
  • Agent and baseline configuration verification.
  • Account and software compliance checks.

• Document & Support — ~40%

  • Reporting, exception review, ticket queue management.
  • Policy, control, and procedure documentation.
  • Operational support to IT groups and campus users.

• Training & Other — ~20%

  • Security awareness and phishing campaigns.
  • Stakeholder engagement and security advocacy.
  • Product evaluation and cross-training.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR equivalent experience per the substitution rules below.
• Minimum of four (4) months of related experience.
• Substitutions allowed:
  • High School Diploma or GED + 4 years, 4 months related experience OR
  • Associate’s degree + 2 years, 4 months related experience
• Prior Information Technology (IT) experience.
• Ability to protect and maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure and computer systems.
• Strong attention to detail, clear written documentation skills, and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. Employment is contingent on background checks and verification of credentials.

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Preferred Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+, CISA, or ISC2 Associate certification preferred.
• Experience or familiarity with FERPA-protected environments (working with students, faculty, and researchers) is a plus.
• Prior exposure to security monitoring tools, ticketing systems, and baseline configuration management.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Up to $4,166.67 per month (up to $50,000.04 annually, approx.).
• Benefits highlights (rules, policies, and eligibility apply):
  • Low-cost employee medical coverage; many plans with university contributions.
  • Dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts.
  • Retirement options (TRS or ORP) and deferred compensation plans.
  • Generous time off accruals and paid holidays; tuition benefits and professional development.
  • Employee wellness programs and work-life resources.

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Additional Information

• This is an entry-level, full-time position supporting the Information Technology security function.
• All roles are security-sensitive; candidates will undergo a criminal history investigation and credential verification as part of onboarding.
• The Confidential Client and Careertakes comply with applicable employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the hiring process — contact Careertakes if you need assistance.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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