Senior Information Security Analyst

College of Charleston

$79K — $111K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information technology, or related field
  • 5-10 years of experience in information security administration or IT systems administration
  • Knowledge of information security concepts and frameworks
  • Experience with vulnerability scanning and infrastructure patch management
  • Familiarity with regulatory standards such as NIST, CIS, PCI controls, and FedRAMP
  • Experience with IT security vendors to implement security solutions
  • Preferred certifications: CISSP or GIAC

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop security systems and procedures
  • Assess and evaluate enterprise information security solutions
  • Guide Junior Security Analysts in managing risks
  • Lead responses to information security issues
  • Oversee daily monitoring and mitigation of security threats
  • Collaborate on auditing and assessing security policies for compliance
  • Provide recommendations on security best practices and initiatives

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Paid sick, annual, and parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Long term disability coverage
  • Paid holidays
  • Free CARTA bus service
  • Employee tuition assistance program
  • Employee assistance program
  • Comprehensive benefits package
Full Job Description
Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title
Senior Information Security Analyst

Position Type
Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Non-Faculty

Pay Band
TEC07

Level

Department
Security

Job Purpose

Provides expertise for the design and development of security systems and procedures within a wide range of complexity levels. Primarily responsible for assessing and evaluating enterprise information security solutions. Guides Junior Security Analyst to identify and address risk, and lead the response to information security issues. Provides management and oversees the daily monitoring and mitigation of security threats and issues as they arise. Collaborates and participates in the auditing and assessment of college security policies and procedures to ensure compliance in order to minimize the risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of college data, network, and information systems. Provides recommendations on security initiatives, controls, and best practices. Participates in the development and approval of the designs and selection of security solutions.

Minimum Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information technology, or related field. 5-10 years of experience in areas of information security administration, network administration and/or information technology systems administration. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of information technology, security concepts, and security frameworks. Experience in the installation, setup and operation of IT infrastructure (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, intrusion detection/protection devices, and data encryption). Knowledge of operating systems (e.g., Android, iOS, Linux, Windows, VMWare), Cloud computing, networks, hardware and software platforms, and protocols related to information security. Experience performing vulnerability scanning, assessment, and analysis and leading infrastructure patch management. Experience managing and responding to information security risks, threats and incidents. Expert knowledge of applicable information security trends and best practices. Knowledge of applicable internal and/or external regulatory policies, standards, procedures and controls (e.g., NIST, CIS). Knowledge of Payment Card Industry (PCI) controls, and the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). Experience working with IT security vendors to implement and maintain security solutions. Preferred, but not required certifications include: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC).

Additional Comments Regarding Position

Must possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record; must successfully pass a background check.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Salary
*$79,600 - $111,500

Posting Date
07/27/2026

Closing Date
08/12/2026

Benefits
  • Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
  • Retirement
  • Long Term Disability
  • Paid Holidays
  • Free CARTA Bus Service
  • Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Full Benefits Package - Click Here


Open Until Filled
No

Posting Number
2026115

Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/18282

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