Job Title: Cyber Security Analyst, Data Security and Awareness
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 293707
About Us Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia . We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision . Come Take Flight at KSU!
Location (Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Department Information DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Collaborates with cybersecurity data security and awareness team members to triage, investigate, and resolve services tickets related to data security alerts, compromised accounts, security awareness incidents, and other data security issues
2.Collaborates with team members to improve security posture by supporting enhancements to KnowBe4, Microsoft Purview DLP, or similar programs policies, and processes for identifying, analyzing, and remediating compromised accounts
3.Assists with designing, coordinating, and delivering cybersecurity awareness campaigns to educate faculty, staff, and students on secure behaviors, institutional policies, and data protection best practices
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :
Working knowledge of Microsoft Purview DLP, Microsoft 365 security features, and security awareness platforms (e.g., KnowBe4)
Hands-on experience with KnowBe4, Microsoft Purview DLP, and ServiceNow to support security operations, ticket management, and incident response activities
Able to interpret alerts, analyze trends, and support risk-based improvements
Able to collaborate effectively with cybersecurity team members and campus stakeholders, communicate security concepts to non-technical audiences, and support incident responses, ticketing workflows, and awareness initiatives
Able to document security incidents, analyze metrics, and support reporting efforts to drive continuous improvement in security posture
Able to develop foundational skills in identifying and responding to account compromise incidents, understanding data loss prevention policies, data classification, compliance requirements, and cybersecurity awareness program delivery
Job Summary Leverages skills and tools to identify security concerns affecting campus systems. Creates, monitors, and maintains safeguards to ensure the secure option of all systems on campus.
Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
1. Collaborates with stakeholders to resolve computer security incidents and vulnerability compliance
2. Receives and analyzes network alerts from various sources within the enterprise
3. Determines possible causes of security alerts
4. Documents and escalates incidents including event s history, status and potential impact for further action that may cause ongoing and immediate impact to the environment
5. Utilizes cyber defense tools for continual monitoring and analysis of system activity to identify malicious activity
Required Qualifications Educational Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent
Required Experience
Two (2) years related Information Technology experience
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications
Degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field preferred
Preferred Experience
Previous experience in higher education preferred
Working knowledge of enterprise security tools, such as M365, ServiceNow, and Data Loss Prevention
Previous experience with Security Awareness programs and applications
Prior experience with IT support or customer service is a plus
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES
Ability to conduct vulnerability scans and recognize vulnerabilities in security systems
Ability to interpret the information collected by network tools (e.g. Nslookup, Ping, and Traceroute)
Ability to accurately define incidents, problems, and events in the trouble ticketing system
Ability to identify systemic security issues based on the analysis of vulnerability and configuration data
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of computer networking concepts, communications, and protocols
Knowledge of the common attack vectors on the network layer
Knowledge of operating system command-line tools and network tools to identify vulnerabilities
Knowledge of operating systems and Database Concepts
Knowledge of cyber attackers, adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures; Knowledge of cyber-attack stages (e.g., reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks)
Knowledge of regulations pertaining to storage and handling of confidential data, to include PII, PCI, HIPPA, FERPA, etc.
Knowledge of Intrusion Detection System (IDS)/Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) tools, technologies and applications
SKILLS
Skilled in recognizing and categorizing types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks
Skilled in identifying hidden patterns or relationships
Skilled in reviewing logs to identify evidence of past intrusions
Skilled in performing root cause analysis
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite and other required applications)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .
Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, .
Other Information This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
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