Information Security Analyst I (CS27-049)

Salary: $55,000.00 - $64,000.00 Annually
Location : Edwardsville, IL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 01467
Organization: Information Technology Srvcs
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Determined by Position

Description
Information Security Analyst I (CS27-049)

Ready to turn your cybersecurity skills into real-world impact?

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Information Security Analyst I (CS27-049) to help protect the systems, data, and people that matter most.

The Information Security Analyst I reports to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for SIUE and collects data for creating information security policies and procedures, assists in research to analyze and implement risk mitigation, and monitors information security systems consistent with organizational security goals and industry best practices.

Why SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

• The Information Security Analyst I is expected to stay up-to-date on the latest threat intelligence, including hackers' methodologies, in order to help the CISO and Information Technology Services (ITS) anticipate potential security perimeter breaches including cybersecurity specific attacks within the comprehensive information security program response
• Provides tier 1 consulting and tier 2 support through triage and thorough problem analysis with regard to technical system and application programs related to security operations and security events; documents security findings, and monitors and configures installed information security systems

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Any one or any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories:
A. College coursework which includes Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
B. Work experience in IT-related functions, such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field.
AND
Years can be concurrent
-1+ years of experience in at least one of the following information security domains including hands on experience with software, troubleshooting, practices, and technologies for securing information assets: Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Engineering, Communications/Network Security, ID & Access Management, Security Assessment & Testing, Sec Ops, Software Development Security
-Understanding of common IT threats, vulnerabilities, defenses, principles and policies of information security.

Preferred Qualifications

-Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Engineering, Library & Information Science, Computer Management and Information Systems (CMIS), Cybersecurity, or other relevant field
-Experience with AI and AI assisted security tools including MicroSoft Azure, MS Defender, CoPilot, ChatGPT, CrowdStrike, and Splunk SIEM.
Supplemental Information
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Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver's License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.

Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 5031 - SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at:

Veterans: Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the

Pre-Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Work Authorization Information:

employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided.

International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

E-Verify

SIUE is not currently enrolled in or participating in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program.

SIUE does not use E-Verify to electronically confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees through the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security databases. Therefore, the University cannot legally employ individuals who are on OPT STEM Extension, as we cannot provide an E-Verify case number, participation confirmation, or related documentation.

SIUE complies with all applicable federal employment eligibility verification requirements, including completion and maintenance of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, for all employees as required under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at or via email at:

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, please email
SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• University tuition waivers (full-time employees receive 100% waiver of tuition)
• Life insurance;
• SURS retirement plan;
• Supplemental retirement savings plans;
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
• Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays;
• WorkLife programs;
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
• Employee discounts (local and national retailers);
• Flexible Spending Account Program;

For more about our benefits and employee services, visit: