Job Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the front-line defense for Morgan State University’s digital infrastructure within the newly established Security Operations Center (SOC). This role is a mechanical necessity for achieving the MSU 2030 vision by ensuring the university remains at the top of the cybersecurity landscape through proactive threat detection and incident response. The position ensures the continuous delivery of essential university services by safeguarding research data and institutional assets from evolving cyber threats.

Job Duties

• Real-time Monitoring & Detection: Monitor security consoles and analyze network
• Incident Response: Execute standardized response protocols to contain threats and mitigate impact on university operations
•  Vulnerability Assessment: Perform regular scans and audits of MSU systems to identify and remediate security weaknesses before they are exploited.
• Threat Intelligence & Reporting: Analyze global cyber trends to adapt MSU’s defense
• Policy Compliance: Monitor and enforce adherence to MSU cybersecurity policies

Experience

• A minimum of 4+ years of progressive experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
• A Master’s degree in Cybersecurity (completed or in progress) is highly preferred and considered a significant asset.
• Licensure/Certification Required: Microsoft Cybersecurity Certifications: (Security Operations Analyst Associate, Cybersecurity Architect Expert, or similar.)
• CompTIA: (PenTest+, CySA+, Security+, or other related cerifications)
• Specialized Training: (Security Blue Team, ISC2, TryHackMe, or other related trainings)