Job Posting: Network Security Analyst at The University of Kansas

["Perry, Jeff" <perry () KU EDU>]

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The University of Kansas IT Security Office is seeking applicants to
fill a full time Network Security Analyst position:

For full position information or to apply please go to:
https://jobs.ku.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=81640

Brief Position Information (for full information see link above):
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Job Title: Network Security Analyst
Department Name: Info Services-Info Technology
Unit: IT Security Office
Employer Name: University of Kansas
Position Number: 00069898
Application Deadline / Inititial Applicant Review Date: May 22nd 2007
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time  

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/Intrusion
Logging/Statistics, System/Application/Network Scanning,& Overall
Technical and Logical Security Implementation. The incumbent will find
themselves working on both small and large scale projects while
assisting teams within IT and campus-wide 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. 

To be successful requires excellent oral and writing 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.     

Responsibilities and percent of time
1. (30%) Develops and implements detection activities to test network
vulnerability to intrusion by hostile individuals or groups. 
2. (20%) Detects, investigates, documents and reports actual or
potential network security violations, intrusions or other inappropriate
use. 
3. (10%) Ensures the University network is secure, reliable and robust
through design and development. 
4. (10%) Performs special projects and other duties as assigned. 
5. (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. 
6. (5%) Supports the development and implementation of the University
security awareness and virus management programs; evaluates security
products and tests security systems performance; assists in planning,
implementing and testing disaster recovery procedures; performs formal
risk assessments related to network security. 
7. (5%) Ensures that the University community is fully informed about
network security issues; provides status reports on the implementation
of network security activities.         
Responsibilities and Percent of Time (Continued from above as needed)
8. (5%) Engages in a planned program of professional development,
coordinated with ITS goals and responsibilities, to maintain continual
growth in professional skills and knowledge essential to the position. 
9. (5%) Supports the network security incident response team as needed
and other duties as assigned.           

Required Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or computer related field, -OR-
three years of computer systems or network administration experience. 
2. Two years of hands on experience with IT systems in an enterprise
scale IT environment. 
3. Two years of experience with IT security programs, best practices,
and/or standards. 
4. Two years hands on experience with enterprise scale networking
systems. 
5. Five years network protocol (TCP/IP, ICMP) experience relating to
both systems and networks. 
6. Five years of systems administration and hardening experience on
UNIX, Linux, and/or Windows Servers.    

Preferred Qualifications
1. Certifications in areas related to network management and security
(SANS, CISSP, CISA or other Security Certifications). 
2. Familiar with common Networking equipment (Routers, Switches, Hubs) 
3. Familiar with other networking protocols (OSPF, RIP, IPX/SPX, etc).


For full position information or to apply please go to:
https://jobs.ku.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=81640   

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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    +1 178-864-0485
Email perry () ku edu
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