SECURITY ANALYST #00051082

Missouri University of Science and Technology is a leading research university focused on education and technological advancements. They are seeking a Security Analyst to manage operational security responsibilities, contribute to technical projects, and support compliance and security objectives across the institution.

What you'll do:

• Assist with the configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of enterprise firewalls and related security infrastructure
• Support firewall policy implementation and network segmentation initiatives
• Troubleshoot firewall-related incidents and operational issues
• Collaborate with networking and infrastructure teams on secure service delivery and connectivity changes
• Administer and support Azure Active Directory (Entra), Active Directory, and related identity management systems
• Support user account provisioning, de-provisioning, and access reviews
• Assist with role-based access control (RBAC) and least-privilege implementation efforts
• Maintain appropriate access documentation and audit records
• Participate in security incident response activities including investigation, containment, remediation, and documentation
• Investigate phishing campaigns and support email security operations
• Monitor security systems, alerts, and logs for suspicious or malicious activity
• Escalate complex incidents appropriately and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Ability to work with export-controlled data and sensitive institutional information
• Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience with Microsoft security technologies including Active Directory, Entra, Defender, and Sentinel
• Experience with vulnerability management and scanning tools such as Tenable, Nessus, Qualys, or Nmap
• Experience supporting incident response and operational security functions
• Understanding of identity and access management concepts including RBAC, IAM, ACLs, and Zero Trust principles
• Experience with enterprise firewall administration and network security technologies including Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, or similar platforms
• Understanding of network security concepts including network segmentation, routing, VPN technologies, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and secure architecture principles
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, and PCI
• Experience with scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell or Python
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Benefits:

• Generous leave
• Health plans
• Retirement contributions
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Retirement
• Paid time off
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregiver leave
• Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses