The University of Maine System is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst
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join our Information Security team. This is an opportunity to play a hands-on
role in protecting the systems, infrastructure, and data that support Maine's
public universities.
As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you will monitor and investigate security activity,
respond to potential threats, support incident response and vulnerability
management, and help strengthen our ability to detect and respond to emerging
threats.
Working alongside cybersecurity engineers, IT teams, external security partners,
and campus stakeholders, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of
cybersecurity operations across the University of Maine System.
This is a fully remote position, open to candidates who live and are authorized
to work in the United States. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday,
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM ET, with occasional evening or weekend work as needs arise.
What You'll Do
In this role, you will:
Monitor and analyze security alerts and events across enterprise security
platforms, including security information and event management (SIEM),
endpoint detection and response (EDR), email, network, identity, and cloud
security tools.
Triage and investigate cybersecurity alerts and suspected incidents involving
phishing, compromised accounts, malware, unauthorized access, and anomalous
system or network activity.
Support incident response activities, including containment, evidence
collection, timeline development, documentation, and coordination with
affected teams.
Analyze and correlate logs and security activity across systems, networks,
endpoints, identity platforms, and cloud environments to identify potential
threats and indicators of compromise.
Support vulnerability management through scanning, validation, and analysis
of findings, remediation tracking, and coordination with IT teams.
Help develop, tune, test, and maintain detection rules, alert logic, and
security monitoring use cases.
Support identity and access management security operations, including
compromised identity response and multifactor authentication-related security
activities.
Coordinate with managed detection and response (MDR) providers and other
external cybersecurity partners on investigations, escalations, and response
activities.
Maintain clear and timely investigation records, incident tickets,
operational documentation, and runbooks.
Develop cybersecurity operations metrics and reports that identify trends and
support program monitoring and improvement.
Participate in incident response exercises, tabletop scenarios, post-incident
reviews, and other cybersecurity improvement initiatives.
Use artificial intelligence, automation, scripting, and other appropriate
technologies to improve cybersecurity analysis, investigation, monitoring,
reporting, documentation, and workflow efficiency.
Identify opportunities to strengthen cybersecurity workflows, detection
capabilities, documentation, and response processes.
What We're Looking For
The successful candidate will bring a strong foundation in cybersecurity
operations and the ability to analyze complex security information, exercise
sound judgment, and respond effectively in a collaborative environment.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems,
Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.
Five years of experience in information technology, cybersecurity operations,
information security, security analysis, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience performing cybersecurity analysis using security
monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, endpoint security,
identity security or related technologies.
Knowledge of cybersecurity operations practices, including security
monitoring, alert triage, incident response, threat detection, and
vulnerability management.
Working knowledge of networking, operating systems, identity and access
management, and cloud environments as they relate to cybersecurity analysis
and investigation.
Ability to analyze logs, alerts, security events, and system activity to
identify threats, anomalous behavior, and unauthorized activity.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to communicate cybersecurity information effectively to both
technical and nontechnical audiences and collaborate across teams.
Preferred Qualifications
A relevant cybersecurity certification, such as:
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
Microsoft SC-200
Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Security Essentials
(GSEC)
A comparable cybersecurity credential
Experience supporting incident response or security operations in a complex
enterprise environment.
Experience with scripting, automation, or orchestration for cybersecurity.
Experience working with a managed detection and response (MDR) provider,
security operations center (SOC), or other external cybersecurity service
provider.
Experience working in higher education, the public sector, or another complex
multi-site environment.
Experience using artificial intelligence or emerging technologies to improve
cybersecurity analysis, reporting, workflows, or operational efficiency.
What We Offer: Our comprehensive benefits package can be worth up to 50% of your
annual salary and is designed to support your health, financial well-being,
professional growth, and work-life balance. Benefits include:
Competitive salary: $60,000–$70,000 commensurate with education and
experience. This is a fixed range set within a predefined wage band, so we're
not able to negotiate a starting salary above it.
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible
spending accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
Employer-paid benefits, including basic life insurance and long-term
disability coverage, with additional voluntary coverage options available.
Retirement plan through TIAA with a 10% employer contribution and
opportunities for additional tax-deferred retirement savings.
Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick leave, plus 13 paid
holidays each year.
Tuition waiver program for employees, including graduate courses and Maine
Law, plus substantial tuition discounts for eligible spouses and dependent
children.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness programs supporting your
health and well-being.
Professional development and opportunities to grow your career within Maine's
public universities.
Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, home and auto
insurance discounts, and supplemental disability and life insurance options.
Why Join the University of Maine System?
The University of Maine System provides technology and cybersecurity services
supporting Maine’s public universities and the students, faculty, and staff they
serve. Joining our Information Security team means applying your cybersecurity
expertise in a complex, collaborative environment where your work directly
contributes to protecting critical institutional systems, information, and
services.
Apply Today!
Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now” below. You will need to complete an
application and upload the following materials:
A cover letter that describes your experience, interests, and suitability for
the position.
A resume/curriculum vitae.
Important items to know about the recruitment process:
Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open
until filled. For full consideration, applications need to be submitted by
September 13, 2026.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will
be requested to provide three (3) names and contact information for
references.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.
⚠️ Work authorization: This position requires U.S. work authorization that does
not require employer sponsorship now or in the future. We are unable to consider
applicants who require visa sponsorship or OPT extensions at any point.
EEO Statement
The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution
committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all
applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the
System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression,
ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age,
disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or
military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and
employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified
individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced
discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of
Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412,
Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay
System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please
contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.
About the University of Maine System
The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven
universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various
locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these
locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its
institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS
[https://www.maine.edu/strategic-plan/] and the state of Maine.
Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent
benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and
comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and
disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged
coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural
activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality
healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office
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