Information Security Analyst (Information Technology Consultant - Foundation)
California State University, Fullerton
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Posted: 23-May-25
Location: Fullerton, California
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 6232956
Information Security Analyst (Information Technology Consultant - Foundation)
Classificaiton: Information Technology Consultant - Foundation Department: IT - Information Security Sub-Division: Salary Range: $4,094 - $4,200 per month Appointment Type: Temporary Time Base: Full Time Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; this is a temporary position to end on or before June 30, 2026, with a possibility of renewal on an annual basis if funds and/or program needs exist.
About CSUF: Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California's revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.
Job Summary: It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University's mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.
About the Position:
The Division of Information Technology strives to be a strategic, innovative and best-in-class IT organization that provides a leading-edge technology environment for students, faculty, and staff to advance the University's mission, vision and goals. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our IT-Information Security team as the Information Security Analyst (Information Technology Consultant - Foundation). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.
Under the direction of the Associate Information Security Officer, the Information Security Analyst is responsible for assisting Senior Information Security Analysts in support of campus information security program initiatives. Assist with information security policy development and maintenance, awareness and training activities. Development and security assessment of IT architecture, security risk assessments and management including third party products, documentation and/or investigations, security tools administration and use, review and suggest of change requests related to security controls, and coordination with other campuses and the Chancellor's Office.
Familiar with moderately complex security issues, including digital forensics, vulnerability management, risk and security assessments, security operations, log analysis, configuration management, incident response, litigation holds, and inventory management. The Information Security Analyst helps to promote information security efforts to develop campus-wide security projects to reduce risk, develop Information Technology operational and technical controls, and promote information security policy and compliance to improve IT security posture. The Analyst also assists and processes ISO litigation holds and imaging the computer. Other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Telecommunications, Engineering, Engineering Technology or a related field or four years relevant full-time experience or an associate's degree in a related field with two years of relevant full-time experience.
Basic knowledge of the specialty work area demonstrated by an understanding and use of general principles and terminology. Demonstrated understanding of the standard technology and systems in place with the capability of supporting and operating the technology. Ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes, and refer to appropriate party for resolution. Ability to solve problems where precedents exist and acquire knowledge in related specialties. Demonstrated ability to work as a team member. Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Preferred Qualifications: Minimum two years of progressive experience in computing and information security, including experience with network security, system/server security, cloud services or security controls, Cyber Security Risk Management: digital forensics and litigation holds.
Understanding of security penetration testing and web application vulnerability assessments. Familiarity with Vulnerability Management tools such as Qualys, OpenVAS, and Nessus. Experience with common network security and principles for traffic and data analysis. Understanding of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) networking, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, network architecture, systems, and network equipment. Knowledge of threat and abuse detection, investigation, and analysis methods and experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools. Knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems. Also, understands the litigation hold processes to process the litigation hold with imaging tools.
Additional Information: California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University's strategic goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.
Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.
California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).
California State University, Fullerton is a major regional university in a vital, flourishing area that includes Orange County, metropolitan Los Angeles and the expanding Inland Empire. The beautiful, 236-acre campus is set in Fullerton in north Orange County, about 25 miles from downtown Los Angeles and about 21 miles from nearby beaches. Cal State Fullerton has more than 37,000 students and approximately 1,800 full and part-time faculty members. The University offers 107 degree programs in eight colleges. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, CSUF is fourth in the nation for the number of bachelor's degrees awarded to minority students and first in California for the number of bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanics.The University is one of the 23 campuses in the California State University System. Since the campus opened, CSUF has awarded degrees to more than 215,000 graduates. Many are leaders in business, government, education, and the arts.