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Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

Make an impact — from near or far

At SNHU, you'll have the option to work remotely in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions. Employees must reside in, and work from, one of the above approved states.

The opportunity

The Information Security Analyst II, reporting to the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, monitors and protects university computing networks, assets, and applications. You will collect and analyze data in complex, virtualized, multi-site computing environments. This role can be 100% remote within any of our listed states. #LI-Remote

What you'll do:

• You will analyze of security incidents using industry-leading SIEM platforms.
• You will evaluate and respond to security detections escalated from different sources.
• You will perform investigation and escalation for complex or high severity security threats or incidents.
• You will collaborate with analysts, engineers, and other partners to create and develop SOC processes.
• You will use business and technical experience to develop use cases and build Splunk apps, complex searches, and custom.
• You will perform real-time cyber defense incident handling (e.g., forensic collections, intrusion correlation and tracking, threat analysis, and direct system remediation) tasks to support Incident Response Teams (IRTs)
• You will maintain the development of applicable new reports of cyber threat intelligence analysis.
• You will operate information security management and protection technologies.
• You will monitor computing networks, assets, and applications for abnormal activities and indicators of compromise.
• You will develop (and improve) incident detection and response capabilities.
• You will assist with risk management, security assessment, auditing, and security authorization projects, as directed by the university's Information Security Management team.
• You will Provide mentoring to junior analysts.
• Other responsibilities as assigned. Job responsibilities can change at any time, with or without notice.

What we're looking for:

• Five years' experience in information technology, two years working in a cybersecurity operations center or cybersecurity incident response team.
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, data analytics, information assurance, computer science.
• Professional Certification(s): Security+, GSEC, or relevant certification.
• Experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing data gathered from SIEM, IPS, NAC, vulnerability scanners, network scanners, log aggregation tools.

We would like to see:

• One or more additional relevant certifications, such as ISC2 CISSP Certification, Microsoft Azure, Cisco, CompTIA, and ITIL.
• Experience with vulnerability management and penetration testing concepts and activities.
• Experience with Powershell, Python, or YARA.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework.

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

Exceptional benefits (because you’re exceptional)

You’re the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As a full-time employee at SNHU, you’ll get:

• High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance

• Low to no-cost dental and vision plans

• 5 weeks of paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)

• Employer-funded retirement

• Free tuition program

• Parental leave

• Mental health and wellbeing resources