Information Security Analyst (Information Technology Consultant-Career)

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department Summary:

Under general direction of the Information Security Officer, the Information Security Analyst researches, develops, implements, and maintains security systems to ensure protection of University systems and the confidential information in the custody of the University. The incumbent will participate in risk assessments and technical audits to identify potential risks and help design protections against identified risks. The Information Security Analyst works collaboratively with technical and non-technical members of the University community to review business processes, implement security policies, document procedures, and design best practices related for the protection of sensitive information assets. The incumbent will assist with incident responses, investigations, and reporting. The incumbent will advise departments on institutional policies, regulatory compliance, and security best practices, providing training as necessary. The incumbent will assist with the maintenance and expansion of the security awareness and training program, providing frequent training sessions. The Information Security Analyst contributes to the development, implementation, and maintenance of security standards, practices, and procedures.

Required Education and Experience:

Requires the equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in management information systems, business information systems, or related discipline.
AND
Two years of full-time information technology experience.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:

• Bilingual.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline.
• Three years’ experience in Information Security.
• Experience performing forensic log analysis and incident response.
• Experience in a higher education environment.
• Proficiency with identification and mitigation of server or web application vulnerabilities.
• Experience performing computer forensics or incident response.
• Experience performing data analysis and reporting.
• Information security related certification such as Security+, GIAC, ISC2, or ISACA.

Time Base: Full-time

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:00am-5:30pm.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $61,896 - $152,760 per year.

Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

Additional Information:

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.

About Chico State:

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555 . It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report .

Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 01/08/25. Applications received after that date may be considered.)

Advertised: Dec 18 2024 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:

Closing Date/Time:

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• California State University, Chico

• 530-898-4664

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