Associate Cyber Security Analyst Jobs in Georgia

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and more than 100 countries.

With four vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned specialized accreditation from numerous professional and academic associations that set standards in their respective fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive, student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally recognized for the caliber of its academic programs and student experience. Georgia Southern University has also been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

IT Security

Assist the Chief Information Security Officer and IT Security Engineer with the implementation and monitoring of security measures for IT systems. Assist in planning, coordination, and implementation of University security practices through the development and implementation of policies, standards, and procedures. Aids in developing and delivering Cyber training strategy for the University Community.

• Serve as the primary front-line responder for day-to-day security incidents across the university network; conduct active monitoring and rapid investigations utilizing industry-standard endpoint protection and cloud productivity platforms
• Conduct routine vulnerability management lifecycles, including identification, remediation requirements generation, and validation testing, and assist in comprehensive risk assessments to quantify institutional exposure
• Perform routine vulnerability management services that include vulnerability identification, generating vulnerability remediation or mitigation requirements, and validation testing
• Conduct rigorous security audits of third-party software and internet applications to ensure compliance with university data protection standards
• Partner closely with internal IT teams to design, strengthen, and implement robust security strategies and infrastructure across campus
• Collect, analyze, and summarize security data and trends to provide actionable statistics, supporting information, and strategic recommendations for continuous system enhancements
• Maintain expert knowledge of emerging security threats, advanced countermeasures, industry trends, regulatory updates, and cybersecurity best practices  

Educational Requirements

• Associate's Degree or two (2) or more years of post-secondary education/formal technical training

Required Experience

• Three (3) or more years of related work experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Experience

• One (1) or more Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) certifications CISSP, CISA or other industry standard IT Security certifications in good standing (ex: CompTIA Security+ Cert)  
• Experience working in higher education IT

$60,617 - $64,480

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

• Resume
• Cover Letter 
• Two (2) Professional References

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure information sensitive in nature  Ability to work well collaboratively and independently

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Working knowledge and experience with various regulatory requirements including: PCI/DSS, HIPPA and FERPA, standards and control frameworks including NIST and ITIL  
• Knowledge of IT security architecture including cloud based services; firewall and routing principles  
• Knowledge of encryption and authentication technologies including Active Directory

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Experience with server operating systems including but not limited to: Linux (Red Hat), Windows, Server, and MAC  
• Experience with network protocols and services including: TCP/IP, FTP, HTTP, SSH, SMB, LDAP, etc.

June 29, 2026
Application review may begin as early as August 4, 2026.

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
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Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughout employment.

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• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work generally performed in an office environment.
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
• Travel may be required.

• Position of Trust + Education