IT Security Specialist​/Analyst III

Overview

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call? One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running.

Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So, are you ready?

Clemson University's Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) is looking for an IT Security Specialist / Analyst III to fulfill the following duties:

• Serves within the Clemson Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) as a SOC Analyst to respond to Cyber Security incidents, provide cyber threat analysis, actively monitor security threats and risks, provide in-depth incident analysis, evaluate security incidents, and provide proactive threat research.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 60% - Essential - Monitoring and Operations:
  Perform real-time security monitoring, detection and response to security events and incidents within the Clemson University environment. Conduct thorough investigations of security events generated by detection mechanisms such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, XDR, etc. Recognize successful intrusions and compromises through review and analysis of relevant event detail information. Differentiate false positives from true intrusion attempts. Launch and track investigations to resolution.
  
  Alert users of intrusions or potential intrusions and compromises. Sort events and escalate incidents after a thorough investigation.
• 30% - Essential - Collaboration and Mentoring:
  Provide tier2 and tier3 level support of incidents escalated by analysts and CSOC interns. Educate and mentor junior CSOC staff to enable them to learn and advance their Information Security abilities. Maintain a positive working environment.
• 10% - Essential - Research:
  Maintain situational awareness of the latest cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies. Review and develop detection rules and capabilities to prevent and detect the most relevant threats to the university.

• Education - Bachelor’s Degree in information technology systems, computer science, or related field
• Work Experience - Experience in information technology systems or related area. Relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.

• Experience - Experience working in security monitoring and intrusion detection; security assessments and penetration testing; incident response.
• Certifications (Desired, but Not Required) - Security+

Job Knowledge:
Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.

• Supervisory Responsibilities - No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.
• Budgetary Responsibilities - No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

• 100% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
• 100% - Recognize or inspect visually
• 100% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

• 10% - Overnight Travel
• 25% - Employee will be expected to respond to situations during non-normal university operating hours. Participation with on-call rotational duties within the group will be expected. Some travel is expected with this position.

Standard

Hours:

37.5 / Hours

Expected Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

Clemson, SC

March 4, 2026 @ 11:59 PM EST

• Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
• Veteran Preference: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob upon submission of your application.

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.