Job No. 154790
- Job Title:
- Information Security Engineer
- Employer:
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Butler University
- Location:
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Indianapolis , IN
- Posting Date:
- 31-Jan-2025
- Description:
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Position Overview
Butler University’s Information Technology department is currently seeking a passionate and skilled Information Security Engineer who is eager to join a team that values education, collaboration, innovation, and fun. The Engineer will enjoy a unique opportunity to be involved in Butler’s network security and cybersecurity initiatives at all levels. Interested candidates should possess a high degree of technical proficiency in information security and embody the following qualities and values: highly organized, excellent communicator, exhibit action bias, service-oriented, detail-oriented, and team-oriented.
Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer, the Information Security Engineer role has the primary responsibility of safeguarding Butler University's computing network, storage systems and applications. The Engineer plans, implements and monitors security measures to protect Butler’s technology infrastructure (with a primary focus on network infrastructure) from cyber-related risks including, but not limited to, malware, ransomware, hacking, intrusion, infiltration, natural disasters and other external/internal threats. The Engineer collaborates with the System Architecture team to embed best practice security controls into network and system design.
The Engineer also works with applications teams to ensure proper security is being implemented to protect critical business applications. This individual will work together with team members to create project plans, timelines, and deliverables, and will guide Operations personnel. The Engineer will also work with hardware vendors, provide detailed written documentation of support protocols for supported systems, and provide occasional end-user training. The Engineer may also occasionally provide consultative services or participate in other external ventures as requested as part of Butler-owned value-added reseller AvantBlue.
Are you ready to move your career forward? Are you interested in joining a world-class group of technology professionals to support and enhance the teaching and learning of Butler students? Butler University was founded on ideas of equity and academic excellence. Come join a team where we boldly innovate and enrich the communities around us.
Responsibilities
Principal technical subject matter expert for implementing security controls in consultation with the Infrastructure and Applications teams
Configuring, implementing, and maintaining intrusion detection systems, threat detection systems, security infrastructure devices, firewalls, virtual private networks, web protocols, and email security.
Investigating security incidents and recommend remediation paths
Working with Butler’s Security Advisory Team and Security Operations Center to lead projects that increase the overall security posture of the University
Planning, engineering, and monitoring the security arrangements for the protection of the network and business application systems
Determining, recommending, and implementing the latest technologies and processes that will improve the overall security profile of Butler
Using industry-standard analysis criteria (and partnering with third-party vendors) to test the security level of the university, and weaknesses in software and hardware.
Developing tracking documents to note system vulnerabilities, reporting the security analysis and monitoring findings.
Informing IT executive management of security incidents as soon as possible.
Working with the CISO and Security Advisory Team to define and maintain security policies.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in IT, Business, Leadership, Operations or related field required
5+ years of network security experience, including principal accountability for design and implementation of wired and wireless networks, firewalls, VPN, and web security
5+ years of IT cybersecurity, infrastructure, application security or related experience
Proven experience participating in large IT cybersecurity projects involving cross-functional teams and business units
The ability to visualize, articulate, conceptualize or solve both complex and noncomplex problems
Excellent reading, writing, speaking and listening skills
Ability to balance cybersecurity considerations with real-world business processes
Broad knowledge of IT systems and business analyst processes
Ability and desire to thrive in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Technology, Cybersecurity or other technology-related field preferred
Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security +, CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), CCNP Security (Cisco Certified Network Professional Security), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) certification or GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) preferred
Proficiency in a programming or scripting language preferred
2+ years experience in a higher education environment preferred
Leadership and/or project management experience
Experience with providing support for enterprise -level application systems
Experience with vendor management
Project management/budgeting experience
Experience with writing, organizing and maintaining technical documentation
BU Benefits and Perks
Please check out Butler’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:
Paid Time Off and Holidays:
20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year
8 Paid Holidays
In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
Health:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs
Retirement:
10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
Tuition Assistance:
Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
Covers tuition only
Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents at participating institutions
Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:
Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty
LinkedIn Learning Courses
Free premium subscription to the Calm App
Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT
Discount at the College Bookstore
Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances
- Contact information:
- Butler University
- Indianapolis, IN 46208
- United States
- Employer's Website:
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