NETWORK SECURITY ANALYST II at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring a Network Security Analyst II. This role involves monitoring and managing security events and vulnerabilities, performing maintenance, testing, upgrades, and troubleshooting to ensure network security across multiple university campuses.

Highlights

Monitor and operate security systems to identify and respond to information security incidents in real time.

Manage firewalls and spam filter devices for different university departments and colleges.

Assist with encrypted VPN configuration and vulnerability mitigation efforts.

Perform forensic data recovery and support incident response and system abuse investigations.

Provide technical and administrative support for risk assessments and security implementations.

Require Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field.

Minimum of three years’ experience in network security roles such as Network Security Analyst or System Administrator.

Preferred skills include experience with SIEM tools, Linux OS administration, intrusion detection, firewall configuration, and networking protocols (TCP/IP).

Preferred certification: ITIL Foundation Certification.

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Position falls under the Infrastructure & Operations department and requires supervised and direct supervisory duties.

NETWORK SECURITY ANALYST II Full Description

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205

Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Staff Recruitment: [email protected]

School of Medicine Recruitment: [email protected]

Graduate Assistantships: [email protected]

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [email protected]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [email protected]

College of Sciences Office of the Dean: [email protected]

College of Education and P-16 Integration: [email protected]

College of Fine Arts: [email protected]

College of Liberal Arts: [email protected]

Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu

NETWORK SECURITY ANALYST II

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Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

*Date of Birth
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or [email protected].

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number	SRGV9180
Working Title	NETWORK SECURITY ANALYST II
Number of Vacancies	1
Location	Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Department	Infrastructure & Operations
FTE	1
FLSA	Exempt
Scope of Job	Responsible for monitoring and managing routine and non-routine security events and vulnerabilities to resolution. Performs scheduled maintenance, testing, upgrade and troubleshooting.
Description of Duties	Responsible for operating and monitoring of security systems on multiple University campuses to identify information security incidents and compromises and provide immediate and real time security network intelligence and responses. Participates in the response and recovery of abuse of systems and information resources, violation of policies, privacy issues, and related incidents. Provides assistance in maintaining the firewall for the entire university by making changes as needed by implementing various blocking and monitoring mechanisms. Configures and maintains firewalls for departments and colleges based on set parameters. Maintains and monitors spam filter devices by performing key software and configuration changes. Participates in the configuration and maintenance of encrypted virtual private networks for department and colleges. Assists in addressing vulnerability findings. Keeps current with IT network security, to aid in disaster recovery, business continuity, intrusion detection, incident remediation, monitoring of network and bandwidth resources, and other pertinent security software and utilities. Provides information for risk assessment assistance, technical support, and administrative support for risk assessment assistance, technical support, and administrative support for technical implementation and systems throughout the university. Keeps current with advancements in information security related subjects, and participates as an internal consulting resource on viruses, spyware, exploits, computer forensics, recovery and similar subject matter and provides information to campus IT security staff. Prepares and issues security notices when necessary. Assists in the provisioning and de-provisioning, modification, and resets end-user access rights as needed based on approved requests. Reviews and edits user accounts and access privileges as needed, including checking for and troubleshooting access requests. Assists during configuration upgrades and changes as needed. Employs forensic tools and techniques to recover and seize deleted, fragmented and corrupted data from digital media of all types. Participates in training IT Security staff in network security related techniques. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received	Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given	Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education	Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or a related field from an accredited university.
Preferred Education	N/A
Licenses/Certifications	Preferred: ITIL Foundation Certification
Required Experience	Three (3) years of full-time work experience in performing data networking analysis as a Network Security Analyst, System Analyst, System Administrator, Network Administrator or related field which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job duties.
Preferred Experience	More than the minimum full-time work experience in network security analysis/operations. Previous experience with Security Information Event Management (SIEM). Hands-on experience with Linux operating systems, including system administration and installing/compiling application and networking/security equipment, Intrusion Detection, Spam filtering, switches and routers. Knowledge of major operating, including command-line proficiency. Knowledge of risk assessment, disaster recovery and business continuity methods and practices. Knowledge of installation, configuration and maintenance of security applications, including vulnerability scanners, spam filters, and intrusion detection systems. Knowledge in installation, configuration and maintenance of firewalls. Working knowledge of networking concepts, including subnetting, access controls, ports, and protocols (TCP/IP). Knowledge of OWASP Top 10. Experienced with usage of open source security tools. Experience with log analysis tools E.g.: Splunk, Elasticsearch. Knowledge of ITIL Practices.
Equipment	Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions	Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend/evening work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment and can be performed remote within close proximity to a UTRGV campus. If the work is performed remote, high-speed internet and a designated workspace are required. The selected candidate will be required to attend on-campus meetings and participate in campus events as requested.
Other	Knowledge of information and network security strategies, technologies, practices and standards. Knowledge of information and network security monitoring, traffic analysis techniques, attack, vectors, incident detection handling and response. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Physical Capabilities	N/A
Employment Category	Full-Time
Minimum Salary	Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary	Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date	10/08/2026
Grant Funded Position	No
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Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement	It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants	Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or [email protected].
Additional Information	UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need. All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link	https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52777

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you a current UTRGV employee?
- Yes
- No
* Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
- Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
- Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
* Please select your highest level of completed education.
- 6th grade education
- 10th grade education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
- Masters Degree from an accredited university
- Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
- None of the above
* Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question)
* Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
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- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- Over 10 years
* Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Certifications and Licenses
Training Certificates
Other Document
List of 3 References
Unofficial Transcripts 2
Unofficial Transcripts 3
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Additional Document

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