Security Analyst II

Montana State University

Position Information

Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 26297

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

John Williams
john.williams25@montana.edu
406-994-6391

Classification Title: Computer Sftwr Eng/Appl II

Working Title: Security Analyst II

Brief Position Overview

The full-time Security Analyst provides technical and administrative support to ensure the security of MSU’s environment. The primary responsibilities of this position include information, application, and system security assessments; the maintenance and operation of security-focused applications; training and awareness; and incident mitigation and response. This role functions as a resource to the four-campus MSU Enterprise, providing consulting and advisory services to technical and functional users on all MSU campuses on matters related to information and application security.

Under the supervision of the Chief Information Security Officer, this full-time position works closely with the technical and administrative staff throughout the four MSU campuses and the IT Community to maintain and improve the security of MSU’s data and IT resources.

Position Number: 4M0247

Department: UIT Info Security

Division: VP for Information Technology

Appointment Type: Classified

Contract Term: Fiscal Year

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FLSA: Exempt

Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE

FTE: 1.0

Benefits Eligible: Eligible

Salary: $34.88 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type: Classified Salary

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Recruitment Type: Open

Position Details

General Statement

In support of the Montana State University mission, University Information Technology promotes, develops, delivers, and facilitates the use of information technology services and resources.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide general security monitoring, consultation, vulnerability remediation, and incident response.
Serve as a subject matter expert across a range of server, application, and networking technologies to ensure proper security controls and practices.
Analyze and remediate potential security issues identified by a range of internal and external tools and resources, with consistent follow-through ensuring accurate resolution.
Design, implement, and manage a range of security services in coordination with information practitioners across MSU.
Collaborate with a range of technical professionals across MSU on the identification and remediation of security issues.
Provide technical support and expertise to software and hardware design efforts with a focus on secure architectures.
Conduct technical training and security awareness presentations to a range of constituents across MSU.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Demonstrated experience with security and privacy best practices as well as incident response.
2. Demonstrated experience with server and desktop operating systems.
3. Demonstrated experience with information security tools and practices.
4. Demonstrated experience with operating system and network traffic behavior and trend analysis.
5. Demonstrated experience with data loss prevention, vulnerability management, threat hunting, anti-malware tools, and SIEMs in a higher education environment.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Advanced knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, and associated risks.
2. Hands-on systems and networking administration experience.
3. Demonstrated experience supporting ERP and other enterprise software and Web application environments.
4. Demonstrated experience providing both technical and functional users with training related to security best practices.

The Successful Candidate Will

Ability to conduct technical training and security awareness presentations to a range of constituents across MSU.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.
Demonstrated discretion in handling sensitive information and circumstances, including high-stress incident handling.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and rapidly re-prioritize a variety of tasks at different levels of complexity and urgency.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties?: No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: Upon completion of a successful search

Position End Date (if temporary):

Open Date:

Close Date:

Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on March 31, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

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