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Illinois State University

IT Security Analyst

🇺🇸 Normal, IL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $70K - $80K

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ July 22nd, 2025

Ansible FERPA YAML

Edtech.com's Summary

Illinois State University is hiring an IT Security Analyst. The role involves securing, improving, and maintaining technology and information systems within the Division of Student Affairs. The analyst implements and monitors security controls, responds to security incidents, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards while supporting the division's operational needs.

Highlights

  • Support and enhance technology infrastructure including applications, servers, endpoints, and peripheral devices for the Division of Student Affairs.
  • Implement and monitor security controls and respond to security incidents.
  • Support regulatory compliance efforts, including frameworks such as HIPAA, CJIS, FERPA, and PCI.
  • Manage automated antivirus updates, patch management, Microsoft Active Directory, and related enterprise systems.
  • Technical skills preferred include cybersecurity best practices, information security audits, code development, automation tools like Ansible and YAML, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) monitoring.
  • Required qualifications: High school diploma plus bachelor’s degree in related field with 1 year of relevant experience or 3 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to oversee and coordinate user group activities.
  • Salary range from $70,000 to $80,000 annually.
  • Work within Student Affairs Information Technology department, supporting applications and infrastructure specific to student services.
  • Core work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.