Security Operations Center Analyst – Student Master I

Role Overview

• Applies a basic knowledge of information security and risk mitigation principles, theories and techniques in daily work.
• Must uphold, enforce and abide by all University policies.
• Work independently and as part of a team to research and evaluate applications and services for use by the institution.
• Continuously monitor security systems and alerts to identify potential threats or unusual activities.
• Respond to security incidents by investigating alerts, containing threats, and mitigating damage.
• Analyze and interpret security data to understand and anticipate potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Review and analyze logs from various sources to detect anomalies and breaches.
• Operate and manage security tools and technologies, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
• Document incidents, responses, and resolutions, providing detailed reports to management.
• Research and recommend cybersecurity-related applications and services.
• Author knowledge base articles based on best practices in cybersecurity.
• Perform risk assessments and determine the level of risk within each application or service.
• Facilitate the day to day needs of the department such as handling cybersecurity-related tickets and investigate reported phishing scams.
• Assist with maintaining our vulnerability scanning server and application.
• Perform compliance audits against University accepted cybersecurity controls.
• Analyze SOC data to identify patterns or inefficiencies.
• Create dashboards or visualizations to communicate key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Assist in planning and evaluating educational and awareness cybersecurity activities appropriate for campus audiences.
• Review and update documentation for policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Help coordinate cybersecurity projects, such as tool implementations or policy updates.
• Must complete a background check with MU Police Department or HireRight.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• An interest in information security.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Conscientious and attentive to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Able to maintain confidentiality while handling and viewing confidential information.
• Concentration in Information Security or Information Technology.
• Skills in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Sheets and Docs.
• Skill with programming languages such as Python, JAVA, and/or SQL.
• Knowledge of network infrastructure including VLANS and firewalls.

Tech Stack

• Cyber Security
• Firewalls
• Java
• Python
• SQL

Benefits

• Duration of Appointment Academic year including summer.
• A background check will be required through HireRight.