IT Security Analyst/Senior
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Closing date
- 18 Mar 2020
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- Job Type
- Professional Services, IT Services
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job Title
IT Security Analyst / SR
Job Profile Title
Information Technology Security Analyst Senior
Job Description Summary
Plans, designs, enforces and audits security policies and procedures, which safeguard the integrity and access to university systems. Maintains knowledge of changing technologies Working under the direction of Wharton's Information Security Officer (ISO), plan and design security standards and procedures which safeguard the integrity of and access to Wharton systems and services. Manage security improvement projects; maintain knowledge of changing information security threats and technologies; provide recommendations for adaptation of new technologies, procedures, or standards; investigate security incidents; document incidents and respond to security requests using support ticketing system; perform computer forensics studies and maintain incident tracking records. Provide findings to management to help inform enforcement and auditing. Prepare status reports on security matters; develop security risk analyses; keep management informed of risks and critical issues that might affect clients or school security objectives. Develop, implement, and deploy client-focused security measures; participate in school endpoint computing management projects and evaluations. Work with other school IT staff to gain awareness of their issues and promote security initiatives to other IT staff. Work closely and successfully on security incident response and other projects with various school and university constituents including end users, technical colleagues, and information security professionals.
Job Description
Plan, design, enforce, and audit security policies and procedures which safeguard the integrity of and access to Wharton systems and services. Manage security improvement projects; maintain knowledge of changing information security threats and technologies; provide recommendations for adaptation of new technologies, procedures, or policies; investigate security incidents; document incidents and respond to security requests using support ticketing system; perform computer forensics studies and maintain incident tracking records. Prepare status reports on security matters; develop security risk analyses; keep management informed of risks and critical issues that might affect clients or school security objectives. Develop, implement, and deploy client-focused security measures; participate in school endpoint computing management projects and evaluations. Work with other school IT staff to gain awareness of their issues and promote security initiatives to other IT staff. Work closely and successfully on security incident response and other projects with various school and university constituents including end users, technical colleagues, and information security professionals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other related field and a minimum of one year of IT work, preferably in Information Security, or an
- equivalent combination of education and experience. Technical expertise in systems administration and the development and implementation of new
- security tools. A solid understanding of TCP/IP, computer forensics and investigative methodology. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written
- communication, interpersonal and project management skills and the ability to deal confidentially with people at all levels of the organization. Must be
- able to work independently and as part of a team and effectively collaborate with others. Ability and desire to respond to critical incidents during
- traditional non-business hours will be required.
- Senior level: Same as above, with a minimum of three years relevant IT work, at least two of which are in Information Security in an academic setting;
- or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong knowledge of current Information Security frameworks and standards.
Working Conditions
Office, library, computer room
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Wharton School
Pay Range
$59,703.00 - $168,837.00
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
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