University of Alaska System Administration Looking for Information Security Engineer Full Time

Classification:Information Systems Professional 5A

Grade:Grade 82

Work
type:Hybrid, On Campus, Staff Full-time

Administrative Unit:University of Alaska Statewide

School/Business
unit:SW Office of Chief Security Officer

Location:Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau

Categories: Information
Systems/Technology

Position Summary:
As a Security Engineer at the University of Alaska, you’ll have a direct
impact on improving security, reducing risk, and ensuring the continuity of business operations at UA’s 20+ locations throughout the state
of Alaska. Security Operations is responsible for a number of critical functions, including incident response, firewall management,
operation and maintenance of a variety of cybersecurity tools and services, and education and outreach to the UA community on topics like
security awareness, data handling, privacy and compliance, etc. You’ll work with stakeholders across the system to solve complicated
problems and improve resiliency and efficiency of the people, processes, and technology that make up the University of Alaska.

On a
typical day you will monitor networks and endpoints to prevent/detect breaches and other security issues. Security Engineers design,
implement, maintain, and enhance key cybersecurity systems and services and ensure they conform with internal and external requirements and
best practices. You may install and manage firewalls, configure or monitor applications and services, perform pentests, communicate with
other internal stakeholders to assess and improve security, or support audit, assessment, or compliance efforts. Every day you will
collaborate with your teammates (other Analysts, Engineers, and Student Analysts) to support enterprise-wide security initiatives.

To thrive in this role, you must be able to navigate and maintain a variety of cybersecurity systems and services, including
next-generation firewalls, vulnerability scanners, administrative interfaces for cloud email, and endpoint security and protection. You’ll
need strong written and verbal communication skills to convey your ideas and activities, as well as the ability to collaborate with people
who have a wide range of technical knowledge. You need to be experienced, confident, and comfortable with the principles of information
security and systems administration, and willing to research new ideas and solutions. You must be willing and able to achieve expert-level
knowledge of email security in a blended environment, especially with regard to DMARC/DKIM.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, OR an equivalent combination of training, education, and documented
professional experience.

One or more relevant IT/cybersecurity certifications (vendor-specific or those from bodies such as ISC(2),
ISACA, SANS, etc.) desired at the time of hire, required within the first year of employment.

Travel and on-call are required.

Position Details:

This position can be based at the University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Alaska
Fairbanks, or University of Alaska Southeast. This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and a full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous
compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family
members, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA staff salary schedule, Grade 82, based on
education and experience. In addition to the tuition waiver, we offer further development opportunities through conferences and training.

Please include a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. The first application review will begin
on 11/20/2023, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on 11/19/2023.

*To be
eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or
may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is
responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need
assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at
907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal
discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background
check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public
Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Terra Preslan, UA System Office HR Coordinator,
at [email protected] or 907-450-8261.