Cybersecurity Associate

Pay Range: USD $55,690.00 - USD $100,250.00 /Yr. Overview:

This position will be located in Huntsville, AL

Auburn University’s Office for the Sr. Vice President of Research and Economic Development is accepting applications for the position of Cybersecurity Associate. This position is critical in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating information and cybersecurity risks across the University’s network.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor the University’s digital environment and security tools for potential threats or anomalies.
• Serve as the first responder to high-risk alerts or suspected cyberattacks that may impact business operations.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess and address cybersecurity incidents.
• Escalate alerts appropriately based on severity and impact.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and effective incident response.

Essential Functions:  

• Assists in enforcing and auditing information security policies and procedures such as access, breach escalation, use of firewalls, and encryption routines.
• Assists in updating, maintaining, and documenting security controls. Provides direction and support to clients and internal IT groups for information security-related issues.
• Performs administration duties of varied server technologies, enterprise systems and peripheral devices, network and security devices, and all desktop computer systems and peripherals within the last five years on market.
• Assists in performing high-level analysis of complex and disparate computing systems, networks, and data architectures to identify, rectify, and prevent technical and information security vulnerabilities.
• Performs work on critical automated processes, computer systems, networks, databases, information systems, telecommunication systems, and computer policies, procedures, and practices.
• Demonstrates high-level technical skills in the areas of information security, networking and computer systems, and excellent capacity for grasping relevant details and complex systems analysis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree- no specific discipline and 0 years of relevant IT experience in administering security measures to monitor and protect sensitive data and systems from infiltration and cyber-attacks. 

OR

• Associate's degree-no specific discipline and 4 years of relevant IT experience in administering security measures to monitor and protect sensitive data and systems from infiltration and cyber-attacks. 

OR

• High school diploma or equivalent and 8 years of relevant IT experience in administering security measures to monitor and protect sensitive data and systems from infiltration and cyber-attacks.

Desired Qualifications:

• Degree in IT or related field preferred.
• CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional upon hire desired
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) upon hire desired
• CompTIA Security+ Certification upon hire desired
• GIAC (SANS) upon hire desired Or
• ISC (2) upon hire desired

Substitutions Allowed for Education:

When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2) years relevant experience per year of required education.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of intermediate troubleshooting, client relations, and cybersecurity principles.
• Ability to implement a plan to address and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
• Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze information to identify cybersecurity risks.
• Strong aptitude for problem-solving in high-pressure situations.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools and monitoring systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and escalate issues when necessary.

Why Work at Auburn:

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

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