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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Information Technology Security Engineer - **Company:** Indiana State University - **Location:** Terre Haute, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $24,960.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Software Applications, COBOL (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Data Centers, Data Loss, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, McAfee VirusScan, Microsoft Office, Oracle Databases, PL-SQL, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Information Technology, Banner Advertisement, Microsoft Sentinel, Firepower, Firewall Services Module, Splunk, Cisco, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e1eeadad-6458-4392-888f-de26875ff878 ## About the Role Education: Bachelor's Degree (4 years); Experience: 3-5 years as systems administrator, systems integrator, or systems analyst position;1-2 years of demonstrated experience in a role with significant information technology security responsibilities. Required Field(s) of Study Information Technology Security, Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems or other related discipline. Preferred Relevant Education and Experience Microsoft 365 Defender for enterprise Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft 365 Product Stack Cisco FirePower and ASA Supervisory Responsibilities Has authority or responsibility over staff employees, students, or graduate assistants on a regular basis and may be a direct supervisor., Able to adapt to change, Able to assemble, analyze and present data, Able to learn and retain information, Able to multitask, Able to plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner, Able to read English, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Able to work carefully and politely around others, Able to work well with others, Attention to detail, Demonstration of high ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, politeness, and courteousness, Experience using programming languages such as Java, C, COBOL, PL/SQL, Experience with firewall configurations, Experience with Higher Education ERP systems like Banner, Experience with TCP/IP protocol, Must be comfortable networking with groups or individuals, Professional demeanor, high energy, dynamic personality and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications, Willing to work extended hours during events and peak seasons, when required, Work effectively with a diverse community, To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ## Description Responsible for maintaining enterprise information technology systems and infrastructure including, but not limited to end point security, event and incident management and firewall systems., Provides security analysis and design oversight and assistance within the Office of Information Technology and the university., Install, configure, manage, and monitor intrusion detection/prevention systems and hardware/software firewalls., Conducts both proactive and reactive vulnerability and risk analyses of existing systems and implements standards and procedures to mitigate risk. Implements action plan(s) to remove vulnerabilities., Assists immediate supervisor in the development and maintenance of a campus wide information technology awareness and training plan., Drafts standards, procedural and policy documentation and provides insight into topics for campus wide security and awareness campaigns and makes recommendations for inclusion into the IT/Campus environment to senior leadership related to each of these items., Conduct proactive assessments on all University ERP systems including both Microsoft and Oracle database management systems., Installs, updates and monitors enterprise end point protection systems - end-point protection, data loss protection system such as McAfee and Splunk, and data center protection systems., Initiates ideas for new directions and demonstrates realistic designs for development and implementation. ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) ## Related Articles - [How should you format your IT resume?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/68-how-should-you-format-your-it-resume) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering)