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Information Security Analyst

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Apr 16, 2026

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

If there is a document you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application, you may upload it to the "Other Documents" section of the Applicant Documents.
The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	008132
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Information Security Analyst
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule	8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday, with occasional evening and weekend hours as necessary.
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	OneIT
Department	Office of OneIT (Adm)
Work Location	Kennedy
Salary Range
Primary Purpose of Department	The Office of OneIT provides highly reliable information technology infrastructure, tools and services to empower the University to achieve its academic, research, administrative and service goals.
Primary Purpose of Position	The Information Security Analyst position is responsible for supporting the security operations center and monitoring real-time data, discovering security events, analyzing qualified events, recommending a remediation path, and escalating the security event to the appropriate senior team member.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	Create playbooks and support documentation for the Security Operations Center. Working knowledge of email security, endpoint security, network security, and security incident and event management (SIEM) tools. Monitor endpoints and network traffic for unusual or malicious activities. Investigate security incidents using the incident response process. Evaluate hardware for compliance with established baselines. Provide security best practices and advise on security-related matters.
Minimum Education/Experience	Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, information security, or other closely related field, and 2+ years of relevant work experience; or An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Knowledge and experience with implementing and assessing compliance with information technology and privacy protection regulations and standards such as FERPA, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and other institutional technology standards and best practices defined by NIST, ISO 27000 series, CIS, OWASP, and SANS Top 20 Security Controls. Understanding and experience with network and security architecture, multiple operating system platforms, identity management, access control, databases, web applications, and other evolving mobile and cloud technologies, to include but not limited to the following: malware inspection, traditional and application layer firewalls, VPN, identity management systems, data loss prevention, and network and host-based intrusion detection/prevention systems. Formal education or professional experience in information assurance and/or information security management. Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment. Ability to successfully execute many complex tasks in rapid succession.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses	Security+, CASP, ISC2 SSCP, GIAC GCIH.
Special Notes to Applicants	If there is a document you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application, you may upload it to the "Other Documents" section of the Applicant Documents. The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Posting Open Date	04/16/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Proposed Hire Date
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Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
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Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, information security, or other closely related field, and 2+ years of relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience?
- Yes, at least a Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, information security, or other closely related field, and 2+ years of relevant work experience
- Yes, an associate's degree in computer science, computer engineering, information security, or other closely related field, and 4+ years of relevant work experience
- Yes, high school diploma/GED and 6+ years of relevant work experience
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

Other Document