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Job Posting - The University of Kansas
From: "Perry, Jeff" <perry () KU EDU>
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 11:57:07 -0600
The University of Kansas Information Technology Security Office has an immediate opening for a Network Security Analyst. Applicants with the required skill and interest should read the job details at: http://jobs.ku.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=88308 <http://jobs.ku.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=88308> POSITION DESCRIPTION This message is a summary of the position description, official position information and contact information is available at: http://jobs.ku.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=88308 <http://jobs.ku.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=88308> Department: Information Technology Title: Network Security Analyst (Program Analyst) FTE: Full time, regular position FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position #: 00068077 Salary Range: $50,000 - 70,000 Full/Part-Time Full Time Application Deadline / Initial Review Date: 01-14-2009 Position Overview: The IT Security Office (ITSO) is responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, and assessment of information security at the University of Kansas. The overall goal of ITSO is to achieve the optimal level of confidentiality, integrity and availability of KU's information assets and systems while providing a safe and secure computing environment for research, teaching, learning, and the everyday conduct of university business. This position will be in the Security Operations/Services unit of ITSO. This unit is responsible for: Technical Security Control Planning and Coordination, Daily Security Operations, SOC Operations, Security Consulting, General & Technical Security Support, Monitoring & Logging/Statistics, System/Application/Network Scanning & overall Security Implementation. The incumbent will find themselves working on both small and large scale projects while assisting teams within IT and campus wide to achieve their goals. As information security is an extremely fast paced field, ITSO team members are expected to research new technologies and rapidly understand their uses and risks. The candidate will evaluate security equipment, projects, and procedures to assure effective integration of security related systems, equipment and operational/administrative processes. They will perform planning, technical design, implementation, configuration, administration, process definition, and problem resolution functions to facilitates integration of security architecture into IT infrastructure. To be successful requires excellent oral and written skills, project management, strong people skills, and a results oriented attitude. In all endeavors the incumbent must demonstrate the highest degree of ethics and professionalism. DUTIES: 1. (35%) Develop, implement, and manage network based security infrastructure 2. (20%) Consult on internal and campus-wide IT projects as a subject matter expert 3. (15%) Detects, investigates, documents and reports actual or potential network security violations, intrusions or other inappropriate use. 4. (10%) Reviews and maintains University of Kansas information security policies and procedures; works closely and cooperatively with other University staff members involved with information security and privacy issues; participates in ensuring security compliance with governmental regulatory requirements. 5. (10%) Maintains documentation related to the KU Security Infrastructure 6. (5%) Supports the development and implementation of the University security awareness program to ensure that the University community is fully informed about information security issues. 7. (5%) Performs special projects and other duties as assigned REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or computer related field, or five years of computer systems and network administration experience. 2. Two years technical administration and design experience with servers, systems, and applications in an enterprise scale IT environment. 3. Two years technical administration and design experience with IT security programs, best practices, and standards. 4. Two years technical administration and design experience with large scale tiered networks. 5. Five years network protocol (TCP/IP & routing) experience relating to both host systems and networks. 6. Five years of systems administration and hardening experience on UNIX, Linux, Windows Servers, or Network Systems. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Certifications in areas related to network management and security (SANS,CISSP, CISA or other Security Certifications). 2. Familiar with advanced network routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, RIP) 3. Management, design, and deployment experience with enterprise grade firewalls, packet filters, and application layer inspection systems. 4. Experience with web application security best practices and web application firewalls. 5. Additional Technical Skills - Familiarity and/or experience in the following areas: * Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems * Vulnerability Scanning (passive & active) * SIM/Security Event Correlation * Logging, monitoring, and auditing best practices * Load Balancers & Proxies * Packet Analysis * Wired & wireless security (WPA2 Enterprise, 802.1x) * Remote Access Technologies (VPN, Tunnels) * Authentication Systems (Radius, TACACS, LDAP) Contact Information for Applicants: Ms. Lawanna Huslig Phone: 785-864-0493 Email: huslig () ku edu -------------------------------------------- Jeff Perry, CISSP Manager, Security Services and Operations Information Security Office - A Division of Information Services The University of Kansas Office +1 785-864-9003 Direct +1 785-864-0489 Fax +1 785-864-0485 Email perry () ku edu -------------------------------------------- http://www.security.ku.edu The information transmitted by the above email is intended only for the addressee and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. 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