Security Analyst, Associate

Georgia State
University

Instructional Innovation and Technology

Cyber Security
Practice

Why Work at Georgia State University (GSU)?

Are you ready to help transform lives
through academic excellence, innovative technology, research, and strong community partnerships? Georgia State University is ranked among
the Top 5 Most Innovative Universities by U.S. News & World Report (2025). As a dynamic research institution, GSU offers a collaborative and
intellectually stimulating environment for staff, faculty, and students alike.

Join us in driving digital transformation in
higher education and making a meaningful impact on our community. GSU’s vibrant culture, career growth opportunities, comprehensive
benefits, and core values-respect, integrity, collaboration, and accountability-make it an employer of choice within the University System
of Georgia.

What Makes GSU a Great Place to Work?
* Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision,
tuition assistance, and retirement plans.
* A flexible work environment that supports work-life balance.
* A knowledge-sharing
organization that collaborates with various partners.

Why join our team in the Instructional Innovation and Technology
(IIT) Division?

The IIT division is the hub for innovation, supporting learning, student success, research, and economic
development. Here’s what makes IIT a great place to work:
* Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
*
Access to cutting-edge technologies
* A collaborative and creative team culture
* A strong sense of purpose and impact in our
work

Position Overview:

Georgia State University’s Instructional Innovation and Technology (IIT)
division is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Security Analyst, Associate. Under the general supervision of the
Information Security Manager, the Security Analyst, Associate supports proactive risk management planning and activities, essential to
reducing business and IT risks. Examples include – performing continuous vulnerability management, conducting risk assessments and
developing remediation roadmaps, and developing and maturing cyber security awareness to fundamentally change the behavior of our users and
ultimately change the culture of security at GSU.

NOTE: This role requires on-site work. Remote or hybrid work
options are not available for this position.

Key Responsibilities

The scope of responsibilities for
this position will include but is not limited to the following essential duties:

Research and Policy
Development
* Perform targeted research to identify security solutions, policies, and practices that support the goals and
objectives defined in the Information Security Annual plans and Information Security Management System objectives/goals.

Security Services Deployment
* Deploy information security services accessible to departmental information security
staff and the general university population to increase the overall security of their systems and the campus network.
* Create and
maintain necessary documentation and procedures to support new and current information technology security tools and solutions.

Intrusion Detection and Analysis
* Assist with conducting advanced intrusion detection and analysis utilizing
information security monitoring systems.
* Work in tandem with other IIT personnel to diagnose and mitigate security incidents and
threats to university IT resources and data.
* Configure and maintain information security solutions ensuring optimum levels of
effectiveness and usage.

Stakeholder Collaboration
* Work with GSU stakeholders and teams across the
university’s college and business units, as well as third-party vendors for services such as Critical Infrastructure Systems, Networks,
Applications, and cloud systems.
* Assist with supporting IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a Service), MaaS
(Monitoring as a Service), MDM (Mobile Device Management), CAMP (Cloud Application Management for Platforms), DaaS (Desktop as a Service),
HPC (High Performance Computing), MSS (Managed Security Services), and XaaS (Anything as a Service).
* Increase responsibility in the
successful implementation of standards such as NIST 800-171 and SANS Critical Controls.

Cyber Security Program
Support
* Under supervision, support the Georgia State University Cyber Security program in determining tools and procedures
required to preserve, collect, and analyze electronically stored information (ESI) in a forensically sound manner.
* Perform expert
collection of ESI in accordance with best practice Forensics laboratories and standards.
* Perform required reporting and documentation
and maintain the chain of custody of computer forensics evidence.

Application Deadline: Applications must be
submitted by March 18, 2026 (subject to change without notice).
Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a
high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or
responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct
supervisor.

Qualifications:
Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

Preference may be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the
Minimum Qualifications, possess the following:

Ability to Provide Level 1 intrusion detection and information security incident
analysis and support Level 2 staff.

Ability to Mitigate Level 1 alerts and events; provide remediation and/or assistance where
needed.

Ability to analyze and detect sophisticated and nuanced attacks and discern false positives; provide results to
information security incident handling staff

Ability to perform correlation of NIDS and HIDS logs with other records such as
firewall/proxy logs, anti-virus, server audit trails and risk/vulnerability information obtained from other information security staff

Strong TCP/IP networking skills

Degree of packet analysis experience

Administrator level 1 knowledge of UNIX
and/or Windows systems

Hands-on experience conducting in depth analysis using defined and undefined exploit and attack signatures
to determine impact of an anomalous event and if it constitutes a false positive

Hands-on experience utilizing intrusion
detection/prevention heuristic analysis tools

Intrusion detection analysis training and work
experience

College/Business Unit: Instructional Innovation & Technology

Department:
Cyber Security Practice

Location: Atlanta Campus

Shift: 8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Salary: $52,000 – $57,000

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job
Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Special Instructions:
To be fully considered for this
position, all candidates at the time of submission must submit the following documents that clearly provide proof of education and relevant
experience.

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume
• Three professional references. One must be a current or
  former supervisor.

Georgia State University ValuesCOMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common
purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and
perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing
knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better placeINTEGRITY:
Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving
the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the
pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents USG Core Value StatementThe University System of Georgia is
comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are
Integrity, Excellence, Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG
community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code
of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct Additionally, USG supports Freedom of
Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment OpportunityGeorgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color,
disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status.Commitment to Equal Opportunity The University
provides equal opportunity to all employees, students, and applicants for employment or admission and complies with all applicable laws and
regulations governing equal opportunity in the, workplace and in educational activities. The University is an equal opportunity employer. As
a federal contractor, in accordance with Executive Orders 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vietnam Era
Veterans’, Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), it is the University’s policy to take affirmative actions to employ and to advance in
employment all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability,, or protected veteran status,
and to base all employment decisions only on legitimate job requirements and merit. This policy applies to all employment actions,
including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, upgrading,, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or
other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment., Further, the University
prohibits citizenship status and immigration status discrimination in employment actions except where such restrictions are required in
order to comply, with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or
local government contract. Background CheckSuccessful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background
investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record. Clery Disclosure
of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students’ and employees’ safety and
security.It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide
information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are
routed to the appropriate University office.

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are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

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on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status.