Information Technology - Senior Security Engineer

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s eight colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. 

Sacred Heart University is a contemporary Catholic university rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts that cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. SHU upholds a universal perspective, welcoming and valuing diverse faith traditions, including those from religious and nonreligious backgrounds. This catholicity, which is the basis of inclusivity, enriches dialogue, deepens understanding and strengthens our commitment to creating a more compassionate and just world.

The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges–2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools–2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu 
 
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Position Summary

This role's primary purpose is to ensure the effective planning, management, and successful execution of cybersecurity initiatives.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of all University information security programs and initiatives.
• Implement, configure, and maintain the University’s authentication and authorization systems. 
• Implement, configure, and maintain information security devices and software applications.
• Assist IT Level 1 and 2 support in all matters concerning security.
• Help coordinate implementation and administration of security policies, practices, standards, and programs.
• Perform security tests of all campus computing hardware (laptops, desktops, servers, network infrastructure, etc.) and software applications/databases.
• Perform risk analysis of new technologies.
• Work with other IT Networking and Systems staff to provide guidance and monitoring of all new projects and major upgrades involving security systems and personal identifiable information.
• Provide the IT department with reports on patch levels of systems and recommendations for immediate patching needs.
• Disseminate security information and keep IT staff abreast of developing/emerging threats where appropriate.
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency. 
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent degree or equivalent experience is required. An advanced degree in Computer Science is preferred. Five years of computing and information systems experience with at least three years of experience in computing and information systems security.
• Excellent troubleshooting and monitoring skills are required.
• Professional certification (CEH, GIAC, Security+, or other equivalent) is preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of security issues, problems, utilities, techniques, and solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, is required.
• Knowledge of account lifecycle management systems such as Microsoft Entra ID and Okta.
• Knowledge of Splunk or other related SIEM technology.
• Knowledge of security infrastructure systems such as Palo Alto, Knowbe4, Varonis, Qualys, and Microsoft Purview
• Knowledge of Certificate management systems such as Sectigo and InCommon 
• Working knowledge of and experience in the policy and regulatory environment of information security, especially in higher education, is desirable.
• Experience in the specific technical areas of systems programming and administration, applications development, database administration, network operations, user support, decision support, data center operations, and job control is highly desirable. 
• High level of integrity and excellent judgment concerning privacy issues. 
• Demonstrates strong communication skills by effectively collaborating with team members while maintaining the ability to work independently on tasks with minimal supervision.
• Thrives in both team-oriented environments and independent settings, actively utilizing problem-solving skills to overcome challenges and drive success in group collaborations as well as independent projects 

Unusual Working Conditions

 Must be available to work evenings and weekends at various times throughout the year and be responsive to off-hours calls pertaining thereto.

This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.