Job Summary
CHPC is seeking a Security Monitoring Specialist to oversee real-time security monitoring and threat detection across its HPC infrastructure. This role is essential for identifying and responding to potential security incidents and ensuring the integrity of regulated research environments. This role is part of a small embedded security & compliance team with opportunities for cross training and skill growth.
Responsibilities
Monitor SIEM dashboards and alerts for suspicious activity across HPC systems. Tune and optimize SIEM rules and detection logic to reduce false positives. Investigate and escalate security incidents in coordination with the CHPC security team and the University Information Security Office. Perform log analysis and threat hunting using HPC and enterprise data sources. Collaborate with the CHPC and ISO security teams to improve monitoring and incident response processes. Document incident response actions and contribute to post-incident reviews.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Familiarity with SIEM platforms (e.g. Wazuh Splunk Sentinel QRadar). Understanding of network protocols system logs and threat indicators. Strong analytical and communication skills. Ability to work independently. Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels : Equivalency Statement : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example : bachelors degree 4 years directly related work experience). Security Monitoring Specialist II : Requires a bachelors (or equivalency) 4 years or a masters (or equivalency) 2 years of directly related work experience. Job Code P34212 Security Monitoring Specialist III : Requires a bachelors (or equivalency) 6 years or a masters (or equivalency) 4 years of directly related work experience. Job Code P34213
Required Experience :
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Key Skills
International Development,EMC,JavaScript,Import & Export,Airlines,Asp.Net MVC
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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