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Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday; additional hours may be requested as needed;work is performed on-site and in person. Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a U.S. Citizen. Job Information

WSU IDP is currently searching for a Cybersecurity Analyst to assist with NIARs Security Helpdesk and Operations Center (SHOC). The SHOC is responsible for monitoring and safeguarding the organizations systems and data, as well as enforcing cybersecurity industry best practices and compliance with NIST 800-171. The SHOC also plays a support and collaborative role with other WSU InfoSec teams.

As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting our cybersecurity efforts. This job offers a unique opportunity to apply and expand your knowledge in a real-world cybersecurity environment. You will work alongside with our Cybersecurity Teams, gaining hands-on experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment and other cybersecurity domains. This position offers substantial exposure to the ever-evolving cybersecurity sector, and an opportunity to work with different tools, to be creative, and to be part of solutions to safeguard our systems, network, data and infrastructure. Job Summary

Performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. Essential Functions

Interfaces with user community to understand their security needs and implements procedures to provide accommodations. Ensures that user community understands and adheres to necessary procedures to maintain security. Conducts accurate evaluation of the level of security required. Provides management with status reports and security metrics. Functions as part of the incident response team Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent Six (6) years of experience in information security. Every 30 hours

of college coursework can be substituted for one (1) year of experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Foundational cybersecurity knowledge, understanding of cybersecurity concepts, protocols, and best practices. Willing to listen and eager to learn. Detail oriented and excellent analytical skills. Self-motivated, proactive, and willing to take on investigations and research. Effective communication skills Comfortable asking who, what, when, where, why, and how Problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.

1-2 years of experience in cybersecurity, preferrable in a SOC or as cybersecurity analyst. Relevant coursework or certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Network+, etc.) Knowledge and understanding of security concepts such as Phishing, Incident Response, Threat Analysis, and Cybersecurity Awareness Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio Adept at writing technical documents Presentation skills Physical Requirements:

Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to remain in a stationary position.

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