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  POSITION   ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION TITLE: Security Analyst       

DEPARTMENT: Information Technology Services – Network Services   

APPOINTMENT TYPE: 12 Month, Probationary, Pay Grade IV     

PRIMARY FUNCTION : Provides network intrusion detection and monitoring; contains security breaches and threats to the UNI network; provides vulnerability assessment and interprets results; assists with server or workstation compromise and communicates issues and progress as necessary; provides system and database administration and tests new tools; and provides user education as necessary.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  Implements network intrusion detection sensors; identifies and contains security breaches and threats to the UNI network; monitors and proactively investigates anomalies of network intrusion detection logs, firewall logs, router ACL logs, and network flow data.  

2.   Scans local servers and workstations for known vulnerabilities; identifies and contains vulnerabilities found on the UNI network; and assists in interpretation of vulnerability results for relevant users and system administrators. 

3.   Assists in response to cases of server or workstation compromise; implements network isolation and lockdown as necessary to contain an incident and prevent further compromise; and communicates as necessary with affected parties and management regarding the steps taken in containing the incident. 

4.  Provides system administration for all security office servers and sensors; provides database administration for back-end servers collecting intrusion and flow data; and evaluates and tests new versions of tools used by the security office. 

5.   documentation for end-user and system administrator consumption; assists in maintenance and upkeep of security website; coordinates with internal organizations to establish and resolve network security issues; and gives presentations to small groups on security-related topics.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field plus at least two years of experience in Unix/Linux system administration; LAN/WAN TCP/IP networking; and Perl and C programming required. Student experience will be considered. At least one year of IDS/router/firewall/VPN administration experience is preferred. A response to a server compromise may require evening, nighttime, or weekend hours. .

APPLICATION PROCESS: Application materials received by March 31, 2008 will be given first consideration. Additional information provided upon request (319-273-3424).  Send cover letter, resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Security Analyst Search Chair, Human Resources, 121 Commons, UNI , Cedar Falls , Iowa 50614-0034 . Fax 319-273-2927. Email: HRS-Applications@uni.edu URL: www.uni.edu

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION.