IT Security Engineering Manager

*Coordinates the IT organization's technical activities to implement and manage security infrastructure, provides status updates to management, and completes work assigned to the security team as a technical resource. *Translates the IT risk requirements and constraints of the business into technical control requirements and specifications.

• Provides leadership skills to manage a highly technical staff and leads projects and work assigned to the security team. *Interacts with JMU employees, building strong relationships at all levels and across all business units and organizations.

*Understanding of information security concepts, protocols, industry best practices, and strategies. *Ability to recommend, design, and implement new technologies that improve security. *Working knowledge of Security Information Event Management (SIEM) systems. *Experience monitoring and analyzing the security of IT systems. *Knowledge of and experience working with enterprise firewalls and VPN appliances. *Proficient with Linux, macOS, and Windows operating systems. *Strong analytical skills to analyze security requirements and relate them to appropriate security controls. *Experience providing leadership, guidance, and encouragement to the security team. *Ability to coordinate and/or assist with incident response and event handling needs as well as respond to occasional requests for IT Security assistance after standard work hours.

Additional Qualifications: *Experience with common information security management frameworks, such as ISO 2700x, NIST SP800 series. *Familiarity with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to: FERPA,HIPAA, GLBA, PCI-DSS. *A strong understanding of the business impact of security tools, technologies and policies. *Experience securing cloud applications and Microsoft 0365. *Knowledge of and experience in developing and documenting security architecture and plans, including strategic, tactical and project plans. *Proficiency in performing risk, business impact, control and vulnerability assessments, and in defining treatment strategies. *Project management skills and experience in creating and managing project plans, including budgeting and resource allocation. *Experience developing and maintaining policies, standards, and procedures as well as experience working with legal, audit and compliance staff.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional journey and personal wellbeing:

• Generous Leave: Enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, and 19 paid holidays annually.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access high-quality health insurance options that fit your needs.
• Retirement Options: Plan for your future with retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
• Employee Well-Being: Our Balanced Dukes program promotes wellness and work-life integration through resources, events, and support.
• Tuition Waiver Program: Advance your education with our tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.

At JMU, we believe in Being the Change - and that starts with creating an environment where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and feel supported every step of the way.

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