Job Description

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Security Analyst to join our team and contribute to a critical project to design, implement, and manage a honeypot network integrated with a Python-based black hole router. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing our organization’s cybersecurity posture by identifying and analyzing malicious activities while contributing to threat intelligence. This is a hands-on technical role requiring a strong background in cybersecurity, Linux systems, Python programming, and network protocols.

Manage projects, develop processes and provide training. Monitors network activity and ensures information is protected from unauthorized users. Identify, research, report and resolve security violations. Provides guidance to IT departments on resolutions of violations.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain security plans, processes and procedures necessary to both normal day to day operation and disaster recovery situations.

• Analyze and research to validate active sites and determine whether malicious and determine the best course for blocking. Configure server rules for blocking as appropriate.

• Identify potential security risks and report to Information Security Manager. Open and track tickets with various IT departments.

• Monitor security operations which includes, but is not limited to: tracking and monitoring of malicious software, vulnerability scanning and log collection.

• Install and configure hardware and software that provides appropriate network and system security functionality.

• Manage departmental projects as assigned.

• Collect information for review by General Counsel or Research Integrity as instructed.

• Develop processes, draft guidelines for review and perform information security training.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal Office Environment

Physical Effort

• Typically Sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

• Office Equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Information Technology (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Washington University seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree - Computer Science

Certifications:

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) - SANS Institute

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Honeypot, Internet Protocol (IP), Linux, Networking Technologies, Network Routers, Problem Solving Tools, Procedural Documentation, Process Knowledge, Project Administration, Python (Programming Language), Researching, Security Information, Simplifying Complex Information, System Administration, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)

Grade

G14

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Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

EEO/AA Statement

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Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.