SOC Analyst/ Cybersecurity Manager

Job Description

Company: Morgan State University

Location: Baltimore, US

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.

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