What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Security Analyst, Office of Information Technology position at Nevada System of Higher Education?
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When: Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 11:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Reno/Sparks Convention Center - 4590 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89502
The University of Nevada, Reno Office of Information Technology is currently searching for a strategical, security focused Information Security Analyst. The primary function of this position is to monitor network traffic, activity logs and systems alerts for trends, anomalies, intrusion attempts and potential breaches. They would also identify, collect, analyze, interpret, and assist in the development of security metrics and reports as well as ongoing vulnerability assessments. In the event of an incident the Information Security Analyst would serve as the primary coordinator for a response. This would include performing network and system forensic investigation, malware analysis, documentation, and final reporting. This position would also oversee the management of the systems that manage logging, analysis, and incident response. This includes the SIEM, syslog servers, net flow aggregation systems, vulnerability assessment, and other analytic platforms. In addition, this position would mentor student employees or other IT employees in proper security procedures and practices.
Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution and (2) years of related work experience
Masters Degree from an accredited institution and one (1) year related work experience
Related Experience: Experience in cyber security incident management, malware analysis, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, computer and network forensics. Software design or development.
Monitor network traffic, activity logs and systems alerts for trends, anomalies, intrusion attempts and potential breaches
Identify, collect, analyze, interpret, and assist in the development of security metrics and reports
Conduct ongoing vulnerability assessments
Serve as the primary coordinator for incident response
Perform network and system forensic investigation
Conduct malware analysis
Complete documentation and final reporting
Oversee the management of systems that manage logging, analysis, and incident response including the SIEM, syslog servers, net flow aggregation systems, vulnerability assessment and analytic platforms
Mentor student employees or other IT employees in proper security procedures and practices
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
Health insurance options including dental and vision
Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options
Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
Mountain EAP supports employees and eligible dependents
Faculty Senate
No state income tax
Reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents
Dual career assistance program
Remarkable Retirement plan with 19.25% contribution matched by the University
The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceive by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).
When: Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 11:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Reno/Sparks Convention Center - 4590 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89502
- POSITION:**Information Security Analyst, Office of Information Technology
- SCHEDULE:**Will discuss with applicant
- LOCATION:**Reno, NV
- SALARY:**Will discuss with applicant
- TO APPLY:
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- SUMMARY:
The University of Nevada, Reno Office of Information Technology is currently searching for a strategical, security focused Information Security Analyst. The primary function of this position is to monitor network traffic, activity logs and systems alerts for trends, anomalies, intrusion attempts and potential breaches. They would also identify, collect, analyze, interpret, and assist in the development of security metrics and reports as well as ongoing vulnerability assessments. In the event of an incident the Information Security Analyst would serve as the primary coordinator for a response. This would include performing network and system forensic investigation, malware analysis, documentation, and final reporting. This position would also oversee the management of the systems that manage logging, analysis, and incident response. This includes the SIEM, syslog servers, net flow aggregation systems, vulnerability assessment, and other analytic platforms. In addition, this position would mentor student employees or other IT employees in proper security procedures and practices.
- JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution and (2) years of related work experience
Masters Degree from an accredited institution and one (1) year related work experience
Related Experience: Experience in cyber security incident management, malware analysis, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, computer and network forensics. Software design or development.
- JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
Monitor network traffic, activity logs and systems alerts for trends, anomalies, intrusion attempts and potential breaches
Identify, collect, analyze, interpret, and assist in the development of security metrics and reports
Conduct ongoing vulnerability assessments
Serve as the primary coordinator for incident response
Perform network and system forensic investigation
Conduct malware analysis
Complete documentation and final reporting
Oversee the management of systems that manage logging, analysis, and incident response including the SIEM, syslog servers, net flow aggregation systems, vulnerability assessment and analytic platforms
Mentor student employees or other IT employees in proper security procedures and practices
- WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
- BENEFITS:
Health insurance options including dental and vision
Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options
Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
Mountain EAP supports employees and eligible dependents
Faculty Senate
No state income tax
Reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents
Dual career assistance program
Remarkable Retirement plan with 19.25% contribution matched by the University
- EEO:
The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceive by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).