Cybersecurity Eng-ISSO

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number
S3850P

Home Org Name
Research Security Compliance

Division Name
VP for Research and Economic Dev

Position Title
Cybersecurity Eng-ISSO

Job Class Code
MA77

Appointment Status
Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term
No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

This position is located in Huntsville

Auburn University’s Office of the Sr. Vice President for Research and Economic Development is actively recruiting applicants for the position of Cybersecurity Engineer- ISSO . Under general supervision of the Information System Security Manager ( ISSM ), serves as the Information System Security Officer ( ISSO ) for the Office of Research Security Compliance. Responsible for the planning, engineering, developing, implementing, and compliance monitoring of research information security programs. Performs analysis to ensure security controls are consistently implemented, integrating new technology with IT security standards; developing and executing plans for monitoring, assessing, and verifying security controls across all major information systems; and developing, evaluating, and exercising IT survivability and contingency plans to protect the university’s information assets.

About Auburn:
At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.

Why employees choose Auburn:
Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts and more! Learn more about Auburn’s impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn .

Essential Functions

• Ensures research information systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures as outlined in the security plan.

• Verifies the implementation of delegated aspects of the system security program.

• Ensures all proper account management documentation is completed prior to adding and deletingsystem accounts and verifying all security documentation is current and accessible.

• Conducts periodic assessments of authorized systems and providing corrective actions for all identified findings and vulnerabilities.

• Ensures audit records are collected and analyzed in accordance with the security plan.

• Monitors system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly.

• Monitors changes to systems that could affect authorization.

• Ensures user activity monitoring data is analyzed, stored, and protected.

• Executes the continuous monitoring strategy.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in no specified discipline.
• 5 years of Progressively responsible experience with Cybersecurity, as well as Governance, Risk and Compliance ( GRC ).

OR

• Associate’s degree in no specified discipline.
• 9 years of Progressively responsible experience with Cybersecurity, as well as Governance, Risk and Compliance ( GRC ).

OR

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 13 years of Progressively responsible experience with Cybersecurity, as well as Governance, Risk and Compliance ( GRC ).

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of generally accepted information/cyber security principles and practices with the ability to apply that knowledge to perform complex and nonroutine specialized information technology (IT) security analysis functions such as troubleshooting, advanced analysis, research, and problem solving.

• Demonstrated team leadership skills, negotiation skills, and advanced client relation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to remain up-to-date with privacy and security regulations.

• Demonstrated ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

• Demonstrated to effectively communicate technical concepts to a nontechnical audience.

• Understanding of NIST 80053 framework and controls.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

• Industry recognized cybersecurity certification required within six (6) months of hire date.

• CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Upon Hire Required.

• CISM – Certified Information Security Manager Upon Hire Required.

• Certified Information Systems Auditor ( CISA ) Upon Hire Required.

• CompTIA Security+ Certification Upon Hire Required.

• Certified Ethical Hacker ( CEH ) Upon Hire Required.

• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control ( CRISC ) and others as deemed appropriate by the CISO of Auburn University Upon Hire Required.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

• Degree in IT or related field preferred.
• Current government clearance at the Secret level is Upon Hire desired.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range
$74,400-$133,900

Job Category
Other

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:
Huntsville

State position is located:
Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date
08/08/2024

Closing Date

EEO Statement

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

provide 3 references

Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/47560
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional DocumentsSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.
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2. * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University:
   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee within probationary period
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   • Current part-time Auburn or AUM employee
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3. * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have 13 years of experience with Cybersecurity, as well as Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) or a degree to use in lieu of some experience.
   • Yes
   • No