Job description
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois
Title: Information Security Engineer
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Office of Technology Solutions
Campus Location: Normal, IL
Job Summary
This position is an Information Security Engineer familiar with multiple product sets. They will perform preliminary design and optimization plans and resolve complex problems by providing enterprise-wide security architecture, configuration, and management support and oversight to the security systems of the University. This includes multiple product suites (e.g., all intrusion prevention/detection product, all firewall products, and all network management authentication and authorization products) as well as serving as a back-up for operational support as needed.
Additionally, this individual will conduct defensive and remediation activities of these systems during emergency events. They will assist in testing and developing the integration of multiple security hardware and software products and architectures, as well as research in support of the architecture in which the security products are implemented. This individual will coordinate the troubleshooting efforts of operational staff and resolution of problems relating to the product suites for which they are responsible. They will review reports regarding security deficiencies, faults, and incidents and will then investigate and make remediation recommendations accordingly.
Additional Information
Position Highlights:
- There is the potential for 100% remote work in this position, Illinois residency is required. Eligibility is based upon employee performance, appropriate remote working environment, and business needs.
University Benefit Highlights:
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement and supplemental retirement
- Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid vacation and sick time
- For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
Technology Solutions provides information technology products and services for the administrative and business functions of Illinois State University. Through our Technology Support Center and our highly trained staff, Technology Solutions looks to improve the campus experience for all students, faculty, staff, and the rest of the campus community. http://TechSolutions.IllinoisState.edu
The mission of the ISO is to assure the security of the University's Information Technology (IT) resources including building a cyber-threat resilient University culture and promoting the existence of a safe computing environment in which the University community can teach and learn.
To support this mission, the Information Security Office will develop processes, procedures, and policies for anything related to confidential information, individual privacy, and the University's information assets. https://techsolutions.illinoisstate.edu/security/
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$70,000 - $80,000 annual
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or equivalent degree in a Technically focused field conferred prior to start date
- Work experience that included:
a. Five or more years of professional work experience with systems administration, specifically with Linux/Unix or Windows Servers
b. Two or more years of experience with all of the following:
- assisting with security events and digital investigations
- managing, maintaining, and supporting Datacenter Firewalls and Wan-based Firewalls
- performing various system administration duties for assigned applications including design, installation, configuration, and patch management
- designing solutions for various project and operational needs
- leveraging server scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Perl
- system and security monitoring of servers and server applications
- developing and maintaining installation and configuration procedures
- performing troubleshooting and problem solving, efforts often involving outside vendors and other support personnel
- gathering requirements, writing use cases, facilitating meetings, documenting notes, creating deliverables, and establishing healthy business relationships
- providing service to customers, utilizing a desire for achieving excellence in customer satisfaction, process and service quality, and reliability
- Experience with certificate services for an enterprise through a recognized CA, and experience creating system documentation in written and diagram formats
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to conduct internal and external meetings
- Ability to:
a. work independently and in a team environment with good communication and collaboration skills
b. effectively communicate complex technical concepts verbally and in writing to management, technical staff, and customers in terms appropriate for each audience
c. adapt quickly to new technologies and changing business requirements
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, including the ability to convey technical information to a non-technical audience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Foundation qualification in Information Technology Infrastructure (ITIL) v4
- Certified Forensic Analyst
- Certified Intrusion Analysts
- Certified Incident Handler
- Advanced project, analysis, and research skills
- Experience in higher education security systems and policies
- Ability to leverage Microsoft Visio, and Excel
- Experience managing, maintaining, and supporting access control systems
- Experience managing, maintaining, correlating, and supporting enterprise logging services
Work Hours
Core Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday; weekend or after-hours work may be required to support change management or disaster recovery. Overnight travel (2-5 days) for training and/or professional development is infrequent but may be required.
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
- Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
- Distinguish colors on a monitor.
- Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
Proposed Starting Date
May 2023
Required Applicant Documents
Resume
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior
Optional Applicant Documents
Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
Certification of Retirement Annuity
Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior
Special Instructions for Applicants
Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.
College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.
To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.
Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:
Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Kira Shelton
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300
The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.
Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.
Contact Information for Applicants
Kira Shelton
Human Resources
kgshelt@ilstu.edu
(309) 438-2120
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Application Opened: 04/13/2023 01:50 PM CST
Application Closes: 04/27/2023 11:55 PM CST
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