Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Use the vulnerability management suite of tools to detect issues and communicate them with owners. Monitor news for emerging vulnerabilities that might impact the campus network. Work with teams to implement several vulnerability management projects over the next couple years including web scanning, cloud scanning, local scanning, various integrations, and others.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Perform security operations monitoring which includes but is not limited to: tracking and monitoring of malicious software, vulnerability scanning, attack detection and log collection.
Identify potential security risks and report to Information Security Manager.
Open and track tickets with various IT departments.
Assist IT departments in the tracking and removal of malicious software.
Analyze and research to validate active sites and determine whether malicious and determine the best course for blocking.
Configure server rules for blocking as appropriate.
Produce reports and metrics concerning incidents and their mitigation.
Identify trends and make security recommendations to manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Physical Effort
Equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications:
No specific certification is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Information Technology (2 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Washington University seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications:
Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) - SANS Institute, Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) - International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)
Work Experience:
No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Skills:
Analytical Problem Solving, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Distributed Systems Technologies, Documentation Reporting, Information Technology (IT) Systems, Internet Protocol (IP), Nessus Vulnerability Scanner, Networking Technologies, Technical Communication, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning
Grade
G12
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Pre-Employment Screening
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