Description

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title SOC Analyst/ Cybersecurity Manager
Division Planning and Information Technology Department
Department VP Planning & Information Technology
Work Status Full Time
Position Category Staff
FLSA Exempt
Pay Range Exempt
Salary Range $130,000 - $160,000 / year
Fund Source State Support
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
Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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

Requested Minimum Qualifications
Educational Requirements:

• The successful candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from an accredited College or University.

Experience:

• A minimum of 4+ years of progressive experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.

Other Preferences for Consideration
A Master's degree in Cybersecurity (completed or in progress) is highly preferred and considered a significant asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• 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)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ST01591
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 06/03/2026
Application Review Date
Job Close Date 06/30/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please provide two professional references on the References page of the application.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have at least four (4) years of progressive experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you possess a Microsoft Cybersecurity Certification (e.g., Security Operations Analyst Associate, Cybersecurity Architect Expert, or a similar certification)?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you possess a CompTIA cybersecurity certification (e.g., PenTest+, CySA+, Security+, or a related certification)?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Have you completed specialized cybersecurity training through programs such as Security Blue Team, ISC2, TryHackMe, or a similar training provider?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Diversity In Higher Education
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • MSU Careers Website
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • Insight to Diversity
7. * Are you a current, past, or retired Morgan State University employee?Are you a current, past, or retired State employee?If YES to current, past, or retired STATE employee, please state the agency.If not applicable, put N/A.
   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter