IT Security Engineer

We are seeking a self-driven, highly motivated, hands-on IT Security Engineer to serve as a subject-matter expert (SME)/technical lead on our cybersecurity operations team. This individual contributor role focuses on operational excellence and maturity for different cyber operations processes, automation alignment, internal audit readiness (e.g., internal & external audits, including CMMC), and mentorship. The SME will work on-site, collaborating with junior staff, student contractors, and technical teams, while interfacing with non-IT stakeholders to support secure, scalable cybersecurity operations., Provides assistance with application development, database design, network, and/or platform efforts, helping project teams comply with policies, regulations, and best practices. Researches, designs, and/or advocates for new technologies, architectures, and security products that will support security requirements for internal and external partners. Contributes to the development and maintenance of information security strategy and architecture. Analyzes business impact and exposure based on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks. Communicates security risks and solutions to others, as needed. May lead development projects and advise leadership and users on new or optimal technologies or methods to improve the functionality and/or efficiency.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Five (5) years of experience in related cybersecurity operations, engineering, or IT project management with technical background. Every 30 hours of college coursework can be substituted for one (1) year of experience, up to four (4) years.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of cybersecurity operations, audit readiness, and security frameworks Skill in automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python) Ability to prepare for and support internal/external audits Skill in mentoring junior staff or student workers Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Knowledge of infrastructure fundamentals and ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow) Ability to identify and automate manual cybersecurity processes Skill in collaborating across IT and non-IT teams, * Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Cybersecurity Computer Science Information Systems Engineering Business Administration (with IT or Risk focus) Psychology or Education (with technical experience)

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to move or traverse across campus. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.

Skills: Architectural Analysis, Automation, Best Practices, Business Administration, Business impact analysis (BIA), Calculators, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Computer Security, Copying Machines, Database Design, External Audit, High School Diploma, IT Service Management (ITSM), Information Architecture, Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internal Audit, Internet Security, Leadership, Mentoring, Network Design, Office Equipment, Operational Audit, Operations Processes, Printers, Product Support, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regulations, Risk, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Architecture, Security Attacks, Security Auditing, ServiceNow, Software Design, Software Development, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Windows PowerShell

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.