IT Security Analyst

🇺🇸 Virginia Beach, Virginia 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $70K - $80K 💻 Cybersecurity 🗓️ September 16th, 2026

IT Security SIEM PowerShell

Edtech.com's Summary

Regent University is hiring an IT Security Analyst to monitor and protect the university’s network, applications, and information assets. The analyst investigates security incidents, tracks vulnerability remediation, and supports compliance with regulations like GLBA, FERPA, and NIST. The role partners closely with the Senior Security Engineer and Chief Information Security Officer to strengthen monitoring, access controls, and overall security posture.

Highlights

Monitor and analyze security alerts, logs, and events from SIEM, endpoint protection, and network monitoring tools
Investigate and escalate security incidents following established response procedures
Track vulnerability assessments and remediation efforts, maintaining accurate risk documentation
Support compliance efforts by collecting audit evidence for GLBA, FERPA, and NIST standards
Review third-party vendors for security risk during onboarding
Audit and harden baseline images for workstations and virtual machines
Manage email security configurations including SPF, DKIM, and DMARC
Develop basic scripts in PowerShell for log parsing, reporting, and patch deployment
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, with 1-3 years of cybersecurity experience
Compensation ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 annually
Remote work may be considered for qualified candidates