Position Title:

Cybersecurity Analyst

Department/School:

Cybersecurity, Information Technology

Salary/Pay Rate:

$75,000 - $80,000

Job Summary:

The Cybersecurity Analyst is a member of the Cybersecurity Team as part of Marist Information Technology. The Analyst is responsible for detecting and mitigating cybersecurity threats across the Marist network and systems from internal and external
sources. This position will work closely with IT Operational staff in other IT areas to continually improve the security posture of the Marist network and systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 1 - 3 years of relevant experience

Essential Functions:

• Manage cyber and organizational policies and standards in support of legal and regulatory compliance needs as well as general cyber and organizational information security
  practices
• Administer SIEM platform and review systems logs for security issues and patterns
• Enhance the vulnerability management program to improve the security posture of Marist systems
• Improve internal auditing program; Vulnerability management, system hardening baselines, penetration test, phishing & social engineering tests and attacks
• Manage and grow cybersecurity tools and platforms to streamline incident identification and reduce response time to resolution
• Investigate cybersecurity incidents and provide digital forensics and system analysis
• Remain current on cybersecurity best practices, trends, and technological advancements
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About the Department/School:

Information Technology (IT) offers students, faculty, and staff
access to advanced technologies to help promote a strong sense of community. A distinguishing feature of the Marist education is the manner in which information technology is used in support of
teaching, learning, and scholarship. This environment creates a
strong applied research culture and includes Marist students as
young paraprofessionals, which makes Marist unique within higher
education.

Marist IT staff come from diverse career and educational
backgrounds. Our community of technologists collaborate to
support a commitment to excellence with 80 staff members within
15 departments, more than 200 student paraprofessionals, and a
24/7/365 operation. Effort, talent, and commitment are rewarded
and recognized within the division both internally by leadership,
and externally through numerous industry accolades and awards.
No two days are ever the same while working in IT. We are
committed to finding more effective and practical ways to use
technology to meet institutional goals.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about 

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Administrative (Exempt)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.