Incident Response Analyst II / Information Technologist II

Incident Response Analyst II / Information Technologist II

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Job no:
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 13
Major Administrative Unit / College: Information Technology Services
Department: It Services Security 40000819
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Information Technology, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly

Working/Functional Title

Incident Response Analyst II

Position Summary

As a valued member of this team, the Incident Response Analyst II will lead in incident handling, vulnerability management, and threat analysis and research. This role frequently interfaces with customers and stakeholders across the university. Professional development will move toward a specialization within incident response such as development/tooling, network forensics, or malware analysis. Participation in the on-call rotation is required.

Note: This position is hybrid and requires at least 2 days of work on campus.

The Incident Response Analyst II will perform on this team include but are not limited to:

• Incident Response & Investigation: Handles intake of reported incidents and serves as the primary responder for severity 1 and 2 security events. Provides analysis and specialized support during team-based investigation and response efforts. Serves as the backup tactical lead for senior analysis. Documents cases per team standard.
• Threat Intelligence & Analysis: Ongoing research and analysis of current and new threats against the technology of the University and internal actors. Collaborates with team to determine potential impacts, IOCs, detection methods response options. Works with security operations staff to implement detection and prevention measures.
• Provide eDicsovery: Provides digital forensics support services and fulfills data collection and preservation orders such as search warrants, subpoenas, litigation holds, and FOIA requests. Acts as an independent resource and liaison to investigate, analyze, and respond to cyber incidents within the network environment or enclave.
• Advocate: Works with Security Operations and Governance Risk and Compliance staff to implement detection and prevention measures. Coordinates with other departments and entities as needed in service of keeping awareness up and communication open.
• Legal Retention Support: Executes legal hold enforcement and maintenance per the direction of the University Council.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in information technology, risk, and/or compliance; or security administration and operations, or incident response, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Incident Response experience and
• Experience working with security technologies such as: Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems, Firewalls, Log Analysis/SIEM, Antivirus or Endpoint Protection etc

Or

• Experience in digital forensics and eDiscovery
• Relevant certifications desired but not required; e.g. GYPC, GCFE, GCFA, CISSP
• Strong experience in one or more scripting languages desired but not required; e.g. Bash, Python, Powershell

Required Application Materials

Resume and cover letter

Special Instructions

Please provide three professional references who are knowledgeable of your work.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://tech.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment, and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends November 3, 2026, at 11:55 PM

Advertised: Oct 28, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Nov 10, 2026 Eastern Standard Time