Wake Forest University Hiring for Senior Security Engineer, Information Systems at Winston Salem, NC Full Time

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** Cover letter required for all positions and optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless otherwise specified.Job Description SummaryThe Security Engineer works with Information Systems (IS) Staff, Campus IT, technology service providers, and other University Faculty & Staff as necessary to develop and execute technology solutions that lead to information security protection, via vulnerability prevention, detection and remediation automation. Assist with security forensics and audits. Support the team with cybersecurity training and outreach activities.

*Hiring Manager will consider hybrid-flexible work arrangements.Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Collaborates with Infrastructure staff to oversee performance and security monitoring; prepares systems and processes used in monitoring.

• Lead the vulnerability management aspects of the department; including execution of internal scans and monitoring of external scanning services.

• Coordinate efforts with system owners on remediation of vulnerabilities identified.

• Support and administer awareness and training campaigns leveraging KnowBe4.

• Investigates and remediate a variety of security issues within the campus data infrastructure owners.

• Proactively advises on security related issues and activities.

• Assists in identifying, reporting, and resolving security violations.

• Assists in development and testing of Information Systems security solutions, both Cloud and internal.

• Works with Systems Analysts, Network Analysts, and DBAs to ensure system platforms are secure. Works with other IS Staff to determine acceptable levels of risk for enterprise computing platforms.

• Evaluates collected performance and security data. Reports findings and recommendations to IS management.

• Assists with special projects and other duties as assigned to improve efficiency and increase security posture of all department members.

• Able to manage security response teams during response to data/systems or other IT infrastructure security events.

• Problem solves and makes decisions independently (such as, but not limited to those associated with daily data troubleshooting).

• Performs a variety of planning and design functions for the IS Securiy Team.

• Solves multiple technical issues relating to security.

• Collaborates and develops relationships with other Wake Forest University faculty, staff, and students.

• Accountable for maintaining the security and confidentiality of any proprietary or sensitive information or data in any medium regarding the university or its students, faculty, or staff. Accessing or disclosing such information or data must be deemed necessary for the performance of one’s job responsibilities and must be authorized by the employee’s supervisor.

Additional Job Description

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• B.S. in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience plus two or more years overall technology security experience in applications and infrastructure security

• 5+ years experience in cyber security engineering

• Strong knowledge of network based and host-based Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems and intrusion detection and prevention principles.

• Experienced with vulnerability management tools and concepts

• Experience and knowledge with Data Loss Prevention security controls.

• Knowledge of networking and systems protocols.

• Knowledge of behavioral security concepts and tools.

• Ability to work closely with other departments on diverse projects.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written; strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to research and problem solve issues independently.

• Customer service orientation.

• Availability to work after hours and/or weekends and on-call, as required by incidents and projects.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Industry security certifications (i.e. CISSP Certification).

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for your own work.

Environmental Conditions:

• Computer/office work

Time Type RequirementFull timeNote to Applicant:This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.