Network Security Analyst

Working Title: Network Security Analyst

Classification Title: Network Analyst - Career

Posting Details 
Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Tuesday, April 9th @ 11:55pm PDT

Hiring Preference
Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

Position Summary
The Network Security Analyst is responsible for safeguarding university networks and systems from cyber threats. This may include monitoring network activity, identifying vulnerabilities, implementing security measures such as firewalls and encryption, conducting security assessments, investigating security breaches, and providing recommendations for enhancing network security.

The Network Security Analyst reports to the Senior Director of Infrastructure & Operations and works as part of the Network Services team to design, operate, maintain, and optimize enterprise network services for the university. The duties of this position emphasize network design based on business needs and administration and support of data networks. This position works closely with other members of the support team to resolve service tickets regarding customer moves/adds/changes for data and voice network.   The Network Security Analyst will meet deadlines set for assigned projects, provide effective customer service to campus users regarding network connectivity and participate in cross-functional teams to support university goals and objectives related to administration of the campus network.

FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,500 per month - $8,000 per month, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training 

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,912 per month - $12,124 per month  

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Salary Grade/Range: 2

Recruitment Type: Regular (Probationary)

Time Base: Full-Time

Pay Plan: 12 months 

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Other hours as required.

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid work flexibility is available at up to 1-2 days a week remote, on an opt-in basis.

Please visit the following webpage for more information on the CSU Telecommuting Program: https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/internal/your-hr/telecommuting-program.html.

Per our Out of State Employment Policy (see below), a successful candidate must reside within the State of California upon time of hire.

Department Information 

Who is IRT? 
Information Resources & Technology (IRT) partners with faculty, staff, and students to provide essential information technology services that support mission critical activities and innovative technology solutions that facilitate the accomplishment of strategic campus goals at Sacramento State. 

For more information, please visit: www.csus.edu/irt 

Minimum Qualifications 

To enter this classification, a basic foundation of knowledge and skills in technical, information network systems is a prerequisite. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, industrial technology, telecommunications or a related technical field, or equivalent training and experience. Foundation knowledge and skills for the Network Analyst include a basic knowledge of telecommunications and transmission technologies, including network architecture, topologies, protocols, programming applications and interfaces appropriate to the defined work area and assignments. Based on specialized assignments, a position may also require background, and/or licensure if required, in computer operating systems, broadcast network functions, or telecommunication switching systems.

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