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Massachusetts Institute of Technology IT Security Analyst in Cambridge, Massachusetts
IT Security Analyst
Job Number: 24751
Functional Area: Information Technology
Department: Information Systems & Technology
School Area: VP for Info Systems & Technology
Employment Type: Full-time (Remote Only)
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
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Posting Description
IT SECURITY ANALYST, Information Systems and Technology (IS&T), to improve the security posture of the Institute through network monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, security awareness, and compliance-related work and utilize multiple technologies to detect and respond to security incidents, recommending appropriate controls to MIT community members to mitigate threats and vulnerabilities.
Find the full job description here (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/pi06ksp3sggricccb9q8p/Job-Description-IT-Security-Analyst-II-2025-01-02.pdf?rlkey=xkyj8qk4eq74pxue3hqbdvon8&st=daofo9fz&dl=0) .
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience in cybersecurity or another related field; a minimum of two years of information experience; experience with security tools (i.e., vulnerability scanners, endpoint detection and response, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Security Information & Event Management (SIEM), etc.); a working knowledge of security best practices, threats, exploits, and trends across platforms; understanding of networking and system administration concepts and commonlog types; understanding of common phishing techniques and experience analyzing email headers; and robust analytical skills and communication skills that support troubleshooting and problem solving. PREFERRED: Related security certification (i.e., CISSP); proficiency with scripting languages (i.e., Python, Ruby, PERL, etc.); and experience with ticketing systems (i.e., ServiceNow). Job #24751-10
Starting salary range: $115,000 - $125,000
This is a fully remote position.1/3/2025