Information Security Analyst, Office of Information Technology

Washoe County Job Fair - Walk-ins are welcome!

When: Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 11:00am - 2:00pm

Where: Reno/Sparks Convention Center - 4590 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89502

• POSITION:**Information Security Analyst, Office of Information Technology
• SCHEDULE:**Will discuss with applicant
• LOCATION:**Reno, NV
• SALARY:**Will discuss with applicant
• TO APPLY:

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• SUMMARY:

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The University of Nevada, Reno Office of Information Technology is currently searching for a strategical, security focused Information Security Analyst. The primary function of this position is to monitor network traffic, activity logs and systems alerts for trends, anomalies, intrusion attempts and potential breaches. They would also identify, collect, analyze, interpret, and assist in the development of security metrics and reports as well as ongoing vulnerability assessments. In the event of an incident the Information Security Analyst would serve as the primary coordinator for a response. This would include performing network and system forensic investigation, malware analysis, documentation, and final reporting. This position would also oversee the management of the systems that manage logging, analysis, and incident response. This includes the SIEM, syslog servers, net flow aggregation systems, vulnerability assessment, and other analytic platforms. In addition, this position would mentor student employees or other IT employees in proper security procedures and practices.

• JOB REQUIREMENTS:

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Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution and (2) years of related work experience

Masters Degree from an accredited institution and one (1) year related work experience

Related Experience: Experience in cyber security incident management, malware analysis, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, computer and network forensics. Software design or development.

• JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

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Monitor network traffic, activity logs and systems alerts for trends, anomalies, intrusion attempts and potential breaches

Identify, collect, analyze, interpret, and assist in the development of security metrics and reports

Conduct ongoing vulnerability assessments

Serve as the primary coordinator for incident response

Perform network and system forensic investigation

Conduct malware analysis

Complete documentation and final reporting

Oversee the management of systems that manage logging, analysis, and incident response including the SIEM, syslog servers, net flow aggregation systems, vulnerability assessment and analytic platforms

Mentor student employees or other IT employees in proper security procedures and practices

• WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

• BENEFITS:

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Health insurance options including dental and vision

Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance

E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options

Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders

Mountain EAP supports employees and eligible dependents

Faculty Senate

No state income tax

Reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents

Dual career assistance program

Remarkable Retirement plan with 19.25% contribution matched by the University

• EEO:

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The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceive by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).