IT Security Analyst

Position Title : IT Security Analyst

Department : Information Technology

Reports to : Director of Infrastructure and Security Services

Location : On campus (River Forest, IL)

Position Summary :

Dominican University is seeking an IT Security Analyst who brings both technical expertise and a spark of curiosity to help safeguard the university's information systems. This role is perfect for someone who's ready to dig into risk assessments, improve systems resiliency, and lead efforts that strengthen our cybersecurity posture across campus.

This is more than just a tech role-it's a chance to make a university-wide impact, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and bring thoughtful energy to the evolving landscape of information security.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Secure and manage the University's Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments, including configuring and maintaining Conditional Access policies, Identity Protection, Defender for Cloud, and other Microsoft security tools.
• Monitor Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) sign-in logs, risk detections, and audit trails to identify potential threats or unauthorized access attempts.
• Implement and support cloud-based security tools such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Microsoft Purview, and encryption to protect institutional data.
• Manage Azure role-based access control (RBAC), ensuring the least privilege access to cloud resources and services.
• Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure administrators to secure Azure-hosted services, including virtual machines, storage accounts, databases, and key vaults.
• Proactively identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities through log analysis, system scanning, and alert response.
• Investigate and document security incidents, including malware infections, policy violations, or unacceptable use of IT resources.
• Audit and secure access rights in on-prem systems such as Active Directory, Jenzabar One, and other enterprise applications.
• Support endpoint and server patch management strategies in collaboration with IT support services.
• Maintain and update security documentation, including incident response plans, standard operating procedures, and risk assessments.
• Evaluate, implement, and manage security technologies for encryption, authentication, intrusion detection, and vulnerability management.
• Partner with other IT units and departments to secure University websites, web applications, and third-party integrations.
• Provide after-hours or weekend support during critical maintenance, emergencies, or security incidents.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Microsoft Certified : Azure Security Engineer Associate (SC-300 or SC-900)

Physical Demands :

Salary and FLSA Status :

Benefits :

Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

About Dominican University

Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.

Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families' level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.

Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit www.dom.edu.

Expectations for all Dominican Employees

To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a supportive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.

Institutional Statement

Dominican University is committed to fostering a supportive academic community that provides access and opportunity for all our students.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal and state employment regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at opc@dom.edu for assistance.