IT Lead Security Analyst
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at
OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834
Position Details
Classification Information
| Position Classification Title |
IT Professional Project Manager |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Position Class |
81394 |
Position Overview
| Position Summary |
The
IT Security Professional III is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing advanced cybersecurity strategies to protect organizational assets, networks, and data. This role involves risk assessment, security incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance monitoring to ensure adherence to industry regulations and best practices. The IT Security Professional
III serves as a technical expert in security architecture, threat analysis, and mitigation strategies, working closely with IT teams, business units, and leadership to strengthen the organization's security posture.
This position requires a deep understanding of network security, endpoint protection, identity and access management (
IAM), cloud security, and incident handling
. The IT Security Professional
III will also develop and enforce security policies, conduct security audits, and lead security awareness training initiatives.
- Plan and execute short- and medium-term information security improvement projects and initiatives intended to improve the university's information security posture, tools, policies, processes, and procedures with guidance and support from the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
- Work with vendors and CISO to enhance and maintain the university security program, and security projects that address identified risks and business security requirements.
- Gather, analyze, and assess the current and future threat landscape, providing the CISO with a realistic overview of risks and threats in the enterprise environment.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure operating efficiency and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor and report on compliance with security policies, as well as the enforcement of policies within the IT department.
- Provide technical leadership and support to the Information Security Office technical staff including directing operations, support and maintenance, and administration activities.
- Collaborate across teams and help project teams comply with security procedures and capabilities.
- Maintain proper record and documentation of security design.
- Adhere to all university security policies and standards as they relate to job duties.
- Maintain skillset on security and vulnerability trends to remediate systems based on threat intelligence information.
- Professionally handle highly confidential information.
- Maintain current event knowledge through research and professional development training.
- Improve automation opportunities for systems related to security, such as Banner.
Other duties as assigned. |
Position Information
| Position Number |
117125 |
| Working Position Title |
IT Lead Security Analyst |
| Building and Room No. |
Elva Jones Room 1212 |
| Appointment Type |
Permanent Full-Time |
| If Time Limited. |
No |
| Appointment Length. |
Permanent Full-Time |
Requirements and Preferences
| Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies |
Not Mandatory |
| Normal Work Schedule |
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. However, some after hours and weekend work may be required. |
| Department Required Skills |
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in information technology, engineering, telecommunications, computer science, or a field closely related to the nature of the position and four years of progressive experience in the field of information technology. Experience in the field of work related to the position's role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. One year of additional experience is generally required to progress beyond the minimum level. |
| Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education |
|
| Required License or Certification |
|
| Valid US Driver's License |
No |
| Commercial Driver's License Required |
No |
| Physical Required |
No |
| List any other medical/drug tests required |
N/A |
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Internal Posting Only |
No |
| Time Limited Position |
No |
| Appointment Length |
12 months |
| Salary |
Salary commensurate with education and experience |
| Open Date |
04/11/2025 |
| Close Date |
|
| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Special Instructions Summary |
Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at
OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834 |
Supplemental Questions
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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- Other
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
- Unofficial Transcript
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Winston Salem State University
Salary commensurate with education and experience
Apr 11, 2025