Overview
Tufts Technology Services (TTS) is a university-wide service organization committed to delivering adaptable, results-driven technology solutions in support of Tufts’ mission of teaching, learning, research, innovation, and sustainability.
With staff working remotely, hybrid, and on campus across Tufts University, as well as a 24x7 IT Service Desk, we collaborate with schools and divisions to meet the demands of a global, mobile, and diverse community.
We promote a collaborative, forward-thinking, flexible work environment, embrace diversity and inclusion, and encourage personal and professional development.
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
Fostering a culture of organizational citizenship and making others successful, demonstrating integrity, ethical conduct and optimism, active contribution and continuous learning enables staff to serve the goals and values of the University and creates a fulfilling and positive work experience for all.
What You'll Do
Under some supervision, the Information Security Analyst performs duties with security operations, analysis, and project work wherever needed.
The analyst works with the rest of the TTS Information Security team as well as representatives throughout the university to implement and maintain appropriate security and privacy practices;
to research, inform, and prevent security and compliance risks; and to detect, respond, and recover from security incidents.
Responsibilities include :
- Responding to suspicious cyber security activities, incidents, and tickets.
- Analyzing information from a wide range of sources including logs and data from network devices, applications, and security tools, from other security and IT professionals, and from Internet sources.
- Identifying process improvements and automating tasks wherever possible.
- Maintaining and configuring security tools to appropriate needs.
- Writing security documentation, training, and operational procedures.
- Processing security requests.
- Performing security and privacy risk assessments.
What We're Looking For
Basic Requirements :
- Knowledge and experience typically acquired through a Bachelor’s degree or High School Diploma plus 7 years’ experience.
- 3-5 years IT experience.
- At least 1 year (concurrent; cumulative with IT experience) that has duties requiring familiarity with a variety of security issues, concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Understanding of networks, IP addresses, and DNS.
- Windows and Mac configuration and system administration, and troubleshooting experience.
- Experience performing security tasks such as : virus cleanup / antivirus management, password or access management, patching, log analysis, firewalls, SPAM, vulnerability scans, VPNs, etc.
- Good communication skills including writing documentation and presenting to groups.
- Basic understanding of how compliance such as PCI, Data Privacy, HIPAA, and other regulations affect security, technologies, and processes.
- Ability to multi-task and work under stress.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GIAC Information Security Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security).
- Scripting languages or code development for task automation.
- Familiarity with non-profit or academic environments.
Schedule
- Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required.
- Must be able and willing to participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation for major IT outages and security incidents.
- This position has a work designation of remote but should be able to commute to all three campuses.
Pay Range
Minimum $78,050.00, Midpoint $97,600.00, Maximum $117,150.00. Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity;
generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
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