Position Title: Enterprise Info Sec Analyst,Assc

Employee Classification: Enterprise Sys Sec Admin,Assc

College/Division: Information Technology

Department: 450473-IT INFORMATION SECURITY

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  $48,332.54 - $60,415.42

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  NMSU, a responsive, accessible, comprehensive, and learning-centered university that provides education opportunities to a diverse community of learners is inviting candidates to apply for the following vacant position:

Classification Summary:
Monitors and maintains systems and procedures to protect the data systems and databases from unauthorized users. Identifies, reports, and resolves security violations. Participates in communicating security procedures to user departments.

Classification Standard Duties:
Monitor and maintain established systems and procedures to protect NMSU data. Identify potential threats and respond to reported security violations. Determine causes of security violations and recommend corrective actions to ensure data security. Follow procedures and systems to enhance data systems security. Coordinate with system administrators, network engineers, management and external departments on security activities. Collaborate on solutions to mitigate risks and enhance system security. Perform the processes for managing improper use of network services to include copyright violation, SPAM email, etc., Assist in developing security awareness materials, security presentations, and information security training sessions. Participate in physical security projects and develop physical security and safety skill sets. Perform security audits, risk analysis, and application-level vulnerability testing and reviews. Collaborate on solutions to mitigate risks and enhance system security. Assists in implementing cost effective security controls to meet institutional security requirements. Participates in security projects including requirements definition, task planning, research, testing, implementation, and management.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:No previous work experience required.; Equivalency:; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:University and department policies and procedures; principles and practices of organization and administration; principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; Basic information security and computer network access technologies. Technical computer skill and an understanding of the need for implementing data protection and integrity, operating systems and network security, authentication, and security protocols.; SKILLS:Short – and long-range planning; problem analysis and resolution; report preparation and presentation; public contact and relations; oral and written communication; strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a team and other business units.; ABILITIES:Develop and maintain effective working relationships; maintain accurate and orderly records; use independent judgment and initiative; analyze and evaluate information; ability to maintain operational computer and network security, virus protection, and automated security patching,; ability to learn information security programs including risk assessments and forensic research, gathering metrics and reporting status.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Enterprise Information Security Analyst, Entry Level, is responsible for assisting in the protection of the university's information systems and data. This role involves supporting the implementation of security measures, monitoring systems for vulnerabilities, and responding to security incidents under the guidance of senior staff. The analysts will work closely with IT staff, faculty, and students to help maintain a secure computing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position
Must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Department Contact:  Jennifer Allen; jenfafa@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.