East Stroudsburg University is hiring an Information Security Analyst! Located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, ESU’s proximity to New York City and Philadelphia provides convenient access to internships, careers and social activities. Just minutes from campus are the country’s largest water parks, scenic Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area, Appalachian Trail, and other opportunities for recreational fun.
As the Information Security Analyst, you will need to think creatively and be comfortable implementing preventative security measures to ensure ESU network & system safety. You will be an active member of the Computing & Communication Services team and will work closely with the Associate Director of Academic Computing to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of authorized access to ESU information assets. You will thrive in this role if you like combining your Information Systems background and professional cybersecurity experience all while optimizing the ESU information technology infrastructure. To be successful in this role the applicant must possess excellent critical thinking skills when responding to events, have strong decision-making skills, and comprehensive working knowledge of the cybersecurity life cycle.
Your normal hours will be Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, but you may have to flex your schedule to work from time to time based on the needs of the business to be a true Information Security Analyst. When our team shows up for work, they are energized and motivated to succeed all while being the most crucial piece to keeping the ESU operations humming.
What Will I Do At ESU? (AKA Essential Duties)
- Identify potential security
weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications.
- Develop and enforce security
policies and procedures to protect sensitive information.
- Investigate and respond to
security incidents, such as malware infections or data breaches.
- Monitor network traffic and
systems for suspicious activity, using tools like SIEM (Security Information
and Event Management).
- Ensure compliance with relevant Higher
ED regulations and standards (e.g., GLBA, FERPA, PA Breach Act).
- Educate employees about security
threats and best practices.
- Keep up-to-date with the latest
security threats and technologies.
- Work with other IT professionals
and business stakeholders to identify and address security issues.
What We're Looking For (AKA Qualifications)
- A Bachelor’s degree in computer
information systems, management information science, or related field.
- A minimum of three (3) years of
cybersecurity experience.
- Able to read, write, and comprehend English; able to follow verbal instructions.
Experience with Word, Excel, Teams required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Analytical Skills: The
ability to systematically evaluate information, identify patterns, and draw
conclusions.
- Technical Skills: Knowledge
of operating systems, networking, security technologies (firewalls, intrusion
detection systems), and security tools.
- Certifications: Industry
certifications like Security+, Ethical hacking.
- Demonstrated success in working
with Internal Audit, System Auditors, and outside consultants in a lead
capacity to coordinate representation of institutional technology systems and
practices.
- Demonstrated experience in
computing and information security, network security issues, and security
incident response and recovery in a higher education environment.
- Knowledge and experience working
with one or more of the following Cybersecurity Frameworks: NIST Cybersecurity
Framework; ISO 27001; CIS Critical Security Controls.
What We Offer
- Outstanding benefits package including benefits such as medical from date of hire, retirement contributions, employee wellness program, and paid leave
- Salary: Based on Experience
- Living by the Warrior Code:
- Accountable for One's Actions
- Committed to Self-Growth
- Willing to Sacrifice for the Greater Good
- Positive, Honest, and Loyal
- Respectful of the Environment and Community
- Dedicated to Empowering Others
And yes, legal made us spell this out…
Must be at least 18 years old and be able to read and write English. Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment. We are proud ESU is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on President Long's 10-point plan, click here: https://www.esu.edu/president/10-action-plan.cfm