DATE REVISED
July 25, 2002 - FINAL
JOB TITLE
Network Security Analyst		 JOB CODE
9831
FLSA STATUS
Exempt - Professional		 UNIT/DEPARTMENT
Information Services 
REPORTS TO:
IT Security Manager		 SUPERVISES:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists in the designing, implementing and monitoring of the IT security program with a focus on identifying network vulnerabilities and then designing, planning and executing solutions of routine to moderate complexity and scope with regular supervision. 

POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  1. Assists in the development of technical security standards to support policies including assisting in creating and coordinating monitoring standards and incident investigation procedures.
  2. Provides technical assistance in the configuration, and maintenance of WAN/LAN network security devices such as firewalls, VPNs and Intrusion Detection Systems of routine to moderate complexity. 
  3. Assists in developing, implementing and maintaining the IT security awareness and training program.
  4. Performs periodic network security assessments of routine to moderate complexity and reviews for evidence of vulnerability or compromise and assists in the implementation of security solutions. Tracks resolution of findings and prepares reports.
  5. Performs network security testing, network penetration and network security compliance auditing of routine to moderate complexity and assists implementation of security solutions. Tracks resolution of findings and prepare reports.
  6. Responds to IT network security incidents of routine to moderate complexity, providing initial assessment of impact severity and types of incidences being addressed. Maintains incident tracking system up-to-date.
  7. Perform other duties as assigned. 
CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

Preferred: Certification in network technology or information security (CNA, CCNA, CISA, CISSP, etc.)

Skills: Ability to configure and administer network devices (routers, firewalls, switches, etc.), working knowledge of Unix, Windows NT, Novell, Cisco, e-mail applications, DNS and TCP/IP. 

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

One year minimum experience consisting of network related work experience, operating system administration and project management. Experience with the network hardware, software and security tools that UTHSC-H has deployed in its information technology infrastructure is preferred.

SECURITY SENSITIVE: 

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215.