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Location : Southern Wake Campus
Job Type: Full-time, Annual
Job Number: 05903
Division: Information Technology Services
Department: ITS General
Opening Date: 01/19/2024
FLSA: Exempt
Position Description
This position is responsible for identifying weaknesses in current information security solutions to protect the college's computer infrastructure, networks, and data against cyber-attacks and internal threats. The Cybersecurity Engineer II will work closely with all ITS divisions to assist the Cybersecurity Engineer I with day-to-day operational security issues while also mentoring Cybersecurity Engineer I to provide guidance for complex security solutions and day-to-day operations.
Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Assist Cyber Security III with short-term and long-term security solutions.
*Mentors Cybersecurity Engineer I to provide guidance for complex security solutions and day-to-day operations
*Serves as primary point-of-contact in reviewing threats and vulnerabilities and designing a mitigation strategy
*Research industry best practices to ensure appropriate products and standards are implemented to protect the college from vulnerabilities and unauthorized access
*Assist CSE III to confirm threat and vulnerability incidents are reported, documented, and resolved in accordance with established governance policies and procedures
*Responsible for monitoring of the College's security prevention and detection solutions, both internal systems and external, third-party services that provides protection for the college's network infrastructure and systems
Serves a secondary point-of-contact in emergency situations for information security threats. Responses are required during and after normal business hours to identify, assess and mitigate critical security issues
Assist CSE III with briefing materials to present to ITS Department leadership concerning vulnerabilities, security exposures, risks and impact of each to the institution
Develops and monitors processes for ensuring authorized access to college resources including permission violations and approving the revoking of permissions as needed
Participates in departmental risk assessments, security reporting and incident management as established by state guidelines and internal policies
Helps transform the overall cybersecurity culture of the college to meet industry standard
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated experience in Internet and network security products and platforms, including intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, incident response, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing
General understanding of industry standards and requirements for information security management, state and federal statutes, and third-party security assessments
Ability to work effectively with college leaders and IT engineering, operations, and support staff
Demonstrated knowledge of information security alerts, threat trends, intrusion analysis, malware, anomalous behavior, forensic research, and incident response protocols
Strong analytical, project management, and team-oriented interpersonal skills
Proven ability to work under pressure in emergencies and communicate security-related concepts to technical and non-technical staff
Minimum Requirements
Associate's degree with four years experience in cyber-security or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to work nights and weeks as needed to resolve security related issues
Preferences
Security+, CEH or equivalent certification
Experience with firewalls, ACLs, and endpoint security
Experience with one or more of the following: Python, C#, PHP, Drupal, SQL, Java
Experience with one or more of the following: Cloud application platforms, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, IIS
One or more years experience in higher education
We Value a Diverse Workforce!
As an equal employment opportunity employer, Wake Tech values diversity, equity and inclusion in our workforce. Wake Tech is committed to reaching students in every part of Wake County and rallying around them to go as far as their dreams, talents, and resilience will take them. As an institution of higher education, we are committed to valuing the unique experiences and diversity of the Wake Tech community. Wake Tech needs people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help provide instruction, services, resources, and support to our students and the community. We strive to be self-reflective of the kind of student body we represent and culture that we are building, and we care deeply about supporting each employee's professional growth.
Benefits at a Glance
Wake Technical Community College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our annual** employees. Click here for more information.
**Please note: Most temporary (part-time or full-time) employees do not earn benefits.
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Describe your proficiency and experience with performing threat and vulnerability assessments.
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Describe your proficiency and experience in designing a mitigation plan to protect an organization against vulnerabilities and threats to servers and end point devices.
03
Describe your proficiency and experience with network security platforms such as intrusion prevention/detection, incident response and penetration testing.
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Are you willing and able to work nights and weekends as needed to resolve security related issues?
Required Question
Location : Southern Wake Campus
Job Type: Full-time, Annual
Job Number: 05903
Division: Information Technology Services
Department: ITS General
Opening Date: 01/19/2024
FLSA: Exempt
Position Description
This position is responsible for identifying weaknesses in current information security solutions to protect the college's computer infrastructure, networks, and data against cyber-attacks and internal threats. The Cybersecurity Engineer II will work closely with all ITS divisions to assist the Cybersecurity Engineer I with day-to-day operational security issues while also mentoring Cybersecurity Engineer I to provide guidance for complex security solutions and day-to-day operations.
Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Assist Cyber Security III with short-term and long-term security solutions.
*Mentors Cybersecurity Engineer I to provide guidance for complex security solutions and day-to-day operations
*Serves as primary point-of-contact in reviewing threats and vulnerabilities and designing a mitigation strategy
*Research industry best practices to ensure appropriate products and standards are implemented to protect the college from vulnerabilities and unauthorized access
*Assist CSE III to confirm threat and vulnerability incidents are reported, documented, and resolved in accordance with established governance policies and procedures
*Responsible for monitoring of the College's security prevention and detection solutions, both internal systems and external, third-party services that provides protection for the college's network infrastructure and systems
Serves a secondary point-of-contact in emergency situations for information security threats. Responses are required during and after normal business hours to identify, assess and mitigate critical security issues
Assist CSE III with briefing materials to present to ITS Department leadership concerning vulnerabilities, security exposures, risks and impact of each to the institution
Develops and monitors processes for ensuring authorized access to college resources including permission violations and approving the revoking of permissions as needed
Participates in departmental risk assessments, security reporting and incident management as established by state guidelines and internal policies
Helps transform the overall cybersecurity culture of the college to meet industry standard
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated experience in Internet and network security products and platforms, including intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, incident response, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing
General understanding of industry standards and requirements for information security management, state and federal statutes, and third-party security assessments
Ability to work effectively with college leaders and IT engineering, operations, and support staff
Demonstrated knowledge of information security alerts, threat trends, intrusion analysis, malware, anomalous behavior, forensic research, and incident response protocols
Strong analytical, project management, and team-oriented interpersonal skills
Proven ability to work under pressure in emergencies and communicate security-related concepts to technical and non-technical staff
Minimum Requirements
Associate's degree with four years experience in cyber-security or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to work nights and weeks as needed to resolve security related issues
Preferences
Security+, CEH or equivalent certification
Experience with firewalls, ACLs, and endpoint security
Experience with one or more of the following: Python, C#, PHP, Drupal, SQL, Java
Experience with one or more of the following: Cloud application platforms, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, IIS
One or more years experience in higher education
We Value a Diverse Workforce!
As an equal employment opportunity employer, Wake Tech values diversity, equity and inclusion in our workforce. Wake Tech is committed to reaching students in every part of Wake County and rallying around them to go as far as their dreams, talents, and resilience will take them. As an institution of higher education, we are committed to valuing the unique experiences and diversity of the Wake Tech community. Wake Tech needs people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help provide instruction, services, resources, and support to our students and the community. We strive to be self-reflective of the kind of student body we represent and culture that we are building, and we care deeply about supporting each employee's professional growth.
Benefits at a Glance
Wake Technical Community College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our annual** employees. Click here for more information.
- State Health Plan
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Care Exchange Notice
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Additional Supplemental Insurances
- Disability Plan
- NC Retirement Plan
- Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, Community Service, Education, and Voluntary Shared)
- Paid Holidays
- Prior State Service Verification
- Supplemental Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education Benefits
- College Savings Program
- State Employees' Credit Union
- State Employees Association of NC (SEANC)
- Employee Discount Program
- Identity Theft Insurance
**Please note: Most temporary (part-time or full-time) employees do not earn benefits.
01
Describe your proficiency and experience with performing threat and vulnerability assessments.
02
Describe your proficiency and experience in designing a mitigation plan to protect an organization against vulnerabilities and threats to servers and end point devices.
03
Describe your proficiency and experience with network security platforms such as intrusion prevention/detection, incident response and penetration testing.
04
Are you willing and able to work nights and weekends as needed to resolve security related issues?
Required Question
