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University of Miami · 10 hours ago

SOC Security Analyst

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The University of Miami is seeking a full-time SOC Security Analyst for their 24/7/365 Security Operations Center in Miami, Florida. The role involves conducting computer forensic investigations, maintaining data protection systems, and resolving security violations while providing consulting services organization-wide.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conducts computer forensic investigations, data recovery, and electronic discovery

Maintains systems to protect data from unauthorized users

Identifies, reports, and resolves security violations

Meets with clients and managerial personnel to determine and define specific security management requirements

Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of existing security control measures, identifies vulnerabilities that may cause inappropriate/accidental access or destruction/disclosure of information, and establishes security controls to eliminate or minimize exposure

Maintains training and awareness programs to ensure owners and clients are aware of their responsibilities

Attends human resources orientation to ensure security awareness is explained

Provides organization-wide security consulting services

Documents all inquiries relating to any perceived or alleged security breach

Performs research on new and improved ways to properly protect the organization’s information assets

Performs established auditing and monitoring analysis to verify compliance with established security policies

Advises information asset owners of recommended control measures and presents reports on who has access to the data

Oversees the day-to-day access functions performed by security coordinators

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets

Qualification

Cybersecurity fundamentalsSecurity tools proficiencyNetworking protocols knowledgeCompTIA Security+ certificationSIEM experienceProblem solving skillsAttention to detailEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Ability to work rotating or irregular shifts (8am to 4:30pm, 4pm to 12:30am, 12am to 8:30am, holidays and weekends)

Minimum 3 years of experience, with at least 2 years preferably in higher education, healthcare, or a healthcare-related organization working in a Cybersecurity Operations Center or Cybersecurity Incident Response Team

Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals

Familiarity with security tools like firewalls, DUO, Crowdstrike

Knowledge of networking protocols and ability to analyze security incidents

Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail

Ability to communicate findings effectively

Obtain CompTIA Security + certification within six months of hire

Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems

Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions

Preferred

Certification in relevant field such as Security+, GSEC preferred

Experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing data gathered from SIEM, IPS, NAC, vulnerability scanners, network scanners, log aggregation tools preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Tuition remission

And more

Company

University of Miami

Glassdoor3.9

At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.

Founded in 1925

Coral Gables, fl, US

5001-10000 employees

http://miami.edu

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