Information Security Operations Analyst

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Job Title:

Information Security Operations Analyst

Department:

OHTECH | Shared Infrastructure

The Information Security Operations Analyst supports security operations for the Ohio Technology Consortium (OH-TECH) and will work as part of a team responsible for operational cybersecurity across a consortium of technology organizations supporting research, education, and public services in Ohio.

The Information Security Operations Analyst position plays a pivotal role in driving vulnerability prioritization, secure configuration compliance, and organizational risk reduction.  It is essential to the ongoing protection and integrity of the organization’s digital infrastructure.

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Conduct regular scans of endpoints, servers, and network devices to identify weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications. Analyze the results and track remediation efforts to ensure vulnerabilities are resolved or appropriately mitigated by collaborating with IT teams to develop and implement mitigation strategies, including patch management, configuration changes, and system hardening.

• Utilize Splunk for proactive threat hunting, analyzing security logs and system data to identify anomalies, detect potential threats, and support incident response. Leverage advanced search queries, dashboards, and correlation rules to uncover indicators of compromise and enhance situational awareness across the environment.

• Implementation and testing of incident response plans, including engaging tabletop exercises, are supported to ensure preparedness and effective handling of security incidents.

The candidate should possess an analytical mindset and an inquisitive nature. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities are essential, along with the capacity to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines while being patient with non-technical end users. This role involves working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with talented teams.

The Information Security Operations Analyst must quickly grasp new concepts, collaborate effectively, and adapt to working with diverse teams. They should follow established processes and create defensible procedures when none exist.  Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills are essential to work with cross-functional teams and balance competing priorities.

The Security Operations Analyst is often required to be accessible via phone when not in the office and have internet access to perform certain work duties from home; after hours and weekend work may be required. The Analyst needs to bring a combination of technical expertise, critical thinking, and a strong commitment to the organization’s mission. This role requires excellent communication and collaboration skills to convey technical information to diverse audiences.  This position reports to the Security Program Director.

OH-TECH, the technology and information division of the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE), serves as the central organization for Ohio’s statewide technology infrastructure entities: OARnet, the Ohio Supercomputer Center (O