Cybersecurity Analyst

Collegis Education is a marketing and technology education solutions company that offers industry-leading services for colleges and universities of every size in every sector. Using a proactive and data-driven approach, Collegis Education empowers institutions to make a broader impact by providing insights that help grow enrollments, improve student outcomes and optimize expenses. With several decades of experience working within the higher education industry, the team at Collegis Education was founded within the walls of a college and expanded to help change more lives through education. Currently, the infrastructures established by Collegis Education support more than 40,000 students nationwide. For more information about Collegis Education, please visit www.CollegisEducation.com.

This position is open to candidates who reside in the Pacific Time Zone. Applicants must currently live in one of the following states: Washington (WA), Oregon (OR), Nevada (NV), or Idaho (ID). Candidates residing outside of these states will not be considered for this role.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Security Analyst will be part of a multi-person cybersecurity team responsible for the information security of Collegis Education and its partnering institutions technology systems. Security analysts play a crucial role in protecting sensitive information and ensuring the security of systems and networks. Along with their technical expertise, they must uphold high ethical standards to maintain trust and integrity within the organization. This role will be empowered to break down silos and help cybersecurity objectives and compliance. This technical role requires analytical problem-solving skills and a continuous learning mindset. This position will work closely with all areas of Collegis and its institutional partners.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Communication and Collaboration:

• Interfacing with various stakeholders such as IT peers, leadership, and partners to design and
• improve cybersecurity.
• Collaborating with departmental leaders to manage security ownership and maintain

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• organizational security posture.
• Investigating alerts, anomalies, and security incidents.
• Security Assessment and Risk Management:
• Conducting risk assessments on environments, systems, and applications.
• Maintaining and utilizing security monitoring and vulnerability management tools.
• Enacting security improvements based on best practices, compliance, and risk.
• Staying updated on the current threat landscape.
• Security Awareness and Policy Enforcement:
• Developing security awareness materials for employees and customers.
• Adhering to and enforcing information security policies.
• Reducing the risk of data misuse through data stewardship.
• Additional Responsibilities:
• Reviewing high-level design documents and SOC 2 audit reports.

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• Managing security ownership and process change.
• Driving resolution of escalated security issues or escalating them further.
• Acting as a data steward for applications being administered.
• EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• 5+ or more years of cybersecurity related experience in security analysis, incident response, or
• vulnerability management. Experience with specific security tools and technologies is often
• preferred.
• Knowledge of information security standards and best practices.
• Good knowledge of associated regulatory compliance requirements for institutions.
• Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, to respond to security incidents.

Requirements

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science
• Security-related certifications (e.g. CompTIA Security+, EC-Council Certified Hacker, or CISM
• (Certified Information Security Manager)) are desirable

Remote/Hybrid Policy: This role offers the flexibility of a fully remote environment. However, in alignment with our commitment to collaboration and team engagement, candidates within a 60-mile radius of our Chicago, IL headquarters will be expected to follow a hybrid schedule, working onsite 2-3 days per week to support in-person connection and cross-functional partnership.

Beware of scams: Please note that all inquiries regarding Collegis Education job postings will come from an email domain of @mail.paylocity.com or @collegiseducation.com, or alternatively through LinkedIn.

Collegis Education is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.