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Incident Response Analyst

Rutgers University

life insurance, employee discount

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jan 09, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Incident Response Analyst
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Information Technology
Department	OIT - Enterprise Infrastructur
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Incident Response Analyst for the Office of Information Technology. Reporting to the Information Technology Manager, the Incident Response Analyst is expected to perform daily operations of the incident detection and response program, which include dispatching and timely monitoring of information security incidents throughout Rutgers' computing environment. The position will work with senior security staff on cybersecurity operations within Enterprise Infrastructure to discover and remediate security threats on networks, workstations, servers, and other connected devices. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Works with users throughout the University participating in the Operations and Post-Incident phases of the Rutgers Incident Response Program (Detect & Analyze, Contain, Eradicate, Recovery, Report, and Remediate). Coordinates and triages response to cybersecurity events. Follows the Incident Response Plan throughout the incident response lifecycle. Evaluates severity to determine the appropriate response. Monitors and analyzes security events and identify trends, attacks, and potential threats. Other duties as assigned. Adheres to and contributes to the development of documentation standards, policies, practices, procedures and security plans. Ensures clear, concises, and timely reports are generated. Manages time and priorities to effectively accomplish workload. Interfaces effectively in key relationships such as Security Operations, Network Operations, and Enterprise infrastructure as necessary. Provides communications about any issues, problems, or plans that are informative, clear, concise and timely. Assists with scheduled and on-demand vulnerability scanning activity. Assists Rutgers departments and units with remediation. Maintains familiarity with current and emerging information security vulnerabilities, threats, and exploits. Identifies services, practices and procedures that need improvement. Maintains familiarity with HIPAA, PCI, FISMA, GLBA and other Information Security regulations. Stays current on security trends by attending appropriate training and/or seminars. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Rutgers' values. Plans work to accomplish individual projects and achieve group objectives. Identifies services, practices and procedures that need improvement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	05
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	81778.000
Mid Range Salary	103450.000
Maximum Salary	125121.000
Offer Information	The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits	Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours
Standard Hours	37.50
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
Union Description	Administrators Confidential
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	A bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience plus two years relevant experience in specialty area.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Experience in information security experience. Vulnerability scanning, penetration testing and/or security operations. Experience in operating systems; Windows, Linux and/or Mac. Experience working in an enterprise technical environment, preferably in a customer-service based organization. Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to succinctly and accurately communicate technical problems to senior staff. Must be able to handle multiple, shifting priorities and a large volume of technical problem resolution. Must quickly learn and be able to apply and document new technical knowledge and procedures. Must work well with peers and senior staff in a team oriented, cooperative spirit.
Preferred Qualifications	Degree in a related field such as Information Security. Relevant certifications such as GSEC (or other SANS certifications), CISSP, CEH, Security+, ITIL. Experience with threat hunting and/or malware analysis.
Equipment Utilized	Vulnerability scanning. Packet capture. Firewalls/IPS/IDS/EDR Events. Syslog/SIEM. Netflow. Windows/Linux/Mac.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds for the purpose of moving computer equipment.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	26ST0031
Posting Open Date	01/08/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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