IT Security Analyst, Principal

Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN

Full-time - Senior

West Lafayette, IN

Educational Services

About the position

A Principal IT Security Analyst is responsible for developing strategies pertaining to IT security services, applications, and operations, providing guidance to a team of professionals in security operations. This role requires mastery of IT security analytics and specialization in the detection, investigation, and remediation of information security threats and incidents. The Principal IT Security Analyst oversees the success of the Security Operations Center, which includes managing a student workforce, developing, investigating, and implementing required products, processes (new and enhanced), standards, and operational plans to achieve strategic targets. Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring that data protection needs and chain of command requirements are met, while also ensuring compliance with university, governmental, and industry standards, regulations, and practices. The analyst must be highly collaborative and aware, reporting metrics and the status of information security services to IT executive leadership. Purdue University, where this position is located, has been recognized as a leading institution in STEM research and innovation for over 150 years. The university is committed to fostering a community that encourages forward-thinking and collaboration among its members. As a Principal IT Security Analyst, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and security of the university's information systems, contributing to a safe and secure educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for IT security services, applications, and operations.
• Provide guidance to a team of professionals in security operations.
• Oversee the success of the Security Operations Center.
• Manage a student workforce involved in security operations.
• Develop, investigate, and implement required products and processes.
• Ensure compliance with university, governmental, and industry standards.
• Report metrics and status of information security services to IT executive leadership.
• Ensure data protection needs and chain of command requirements are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science in Information Security, Computer Science, Computer Technology, Network Engineering, or Cybersecurity preferred.
• At least eight (8) years of technical experience in IT Security infrastructure, design, implementation, evaluation and integration of security technologies, IT Security operations, or IT Security consulting.
• Experience leading projects and teams.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in InfoSec, CS/CT, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related fields.
• One or more of the following certifications: GCIH, CISSP, GSOM, CISM, GCIA, CEH, or others.
• Direct experience with working in complex and diverse enterprise technology environments.
• Experience working directly in or with institutions of higher education.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days