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Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program AdministrationNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Cybersecurity

Summary of Job Duties:

The Information Security Analyst, SIEM Specialist is responsible for monitoring and protecting the University of Arkansas through the University's SIEM system. The position is responsible updating and optimizing the inputs data and security alerts in the SIEM. The SIEM specialist is also responsible for threat hunting activities designed to find malware and bad actors that are not apparent in system logs or the SIEM. The position is also responsible for analyzing and assessing damage to the infrastructure as a result of security incidents, examines available tools and processes for remediation, and providing evidence for reporting.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Information Technology with at least 2 years Security

• At least 3 years of experience in privacy, information risk, compliance, or related discipline in the information security field

• At least 2 years of experience working with a (SIEM) Security Incident and Event Management System

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field to Information Technology from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least one industry certification (e.g., CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, ISAAP) highly desired

• At least two years of experience SQL and SQL queries

• At least two years of experience Azure configuration or security

• Experience with Web development, scripting, or programing languages

• Experience with Microsoft on Prim and cloud security

• Well versed in and experienced with event and security log analysis

• Experience with Network Management and advanced network technologies

• Information security experience in state/local government

• Experience with managing and configuring software and hardware firewalls

• Demonstrated familiarity with Microsoft DLP

• Ethical hacking experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of information security threat hunting

• Skills in documenting and reporting security events

• Knowledge of Information Security Risk assessment and management

• Strong working knowledge of SIEM, NAC, firewall, IDS/IPS technologies, and application layer security controls

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills

• Demonstrate the ability to devise innovative security solutions/strategies to address unique requirements/situations

• Proven ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with other higher education institutions, law enforcement, vendors, and internal staff

• Ability to maintain security documentation and manuals

Additional Information:

$85,000 - $105,000 commensurate with education and experience.Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran StatusKinzie Ameling, HR Partner, kmshephe@uark.edu
Kim Miller, Director of IT Business Operations, km053@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes