Job No: 541659; 07/31/2024

Data Analyst - Cyber Security Analytics
Analyst/Programmer - Foundation
Information Technology Services

Salary Range: $3,899 - $7,506/Monthly (Budgeted Hiring Salary Range: $3,899 - $4,500/Monthly)

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; non-exempt classification.

Essential Functions: Under the direction of the Director of Information Security Management, the incumbent works with confidential information and conducts data security analysis against "Big Data" collected through network security devices, applications, and logs. The incumbent assists with setting up machine learning techniques for cyber security risk reporting and alerts. Helps to alert the University of potential cyber threats, the incumbent will leverage cutting-edge technologies to perform risk analysis through statistical profiling, inference, classification, clustering, and predictive analysis with the goal of using artificial intelligence to actively identify risks and cyber-attacks with minimal false positives. Ensures systems, procedures, programs, and processes are compliant with state and federal laws and regulations; CSU audit requirements; and ISO/NIST standards related to information security. Incumbent evaluates system security and performance to maintain compliance. Incumbent assists the director with the required annual campus risk assessment tools and reports; annual review of established campus information security programs; and compilation, submission, and remediation of information security audit responses. The incumbent participates with the director on ITS project teams to build knowledge base and experience in security best practices.

Required Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business Administration, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Business Systems, or other related field is required. Some experience working in the data analytics field, and working with various operating systems, such as Unix/Linux, Windows, and MacOS. Knowledge, education, or experience in information technology (IT), or a similar function with an understanding of IT internal controls and IT risk mitigation. Some working knowledge and experience with data analytics and statistical analysis applications, such as Power Bl, SPSS, or equivalent. Working knowledge and experience developing database queries for reporting using Oracle or MS SQL. Working knowledge of MS Office 365, including Word, Excel, Access, Project, Visio, and Outlook OWA. Ability to understand cyber security and technical requirements and conduct research and analysis to formalize outcomes and address needs. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position.

California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Desired Qualifications: Degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in Data Sciences/Database Management/Business Intelligence/Visual Analytics/Statistics. Project Management Certificate. Certificate in Application Development. Certificate or degree in Business Analytics. Three years of related work experience. Experience and knowledge of IT Support and IT Security. Experience with SQL/Power Bl/Oracle Bl/Tableau is highly desired. Experience working with big data. Working knowledge of Business Intelligence. Working knowledge and experience on scripting or programming for automation.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on 8/14/2024 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply.  Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.

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