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Cyber Security Engineering

Cyber Security Systems Engineers proactively evaluate the system and network enterprise environments of the University and use technical knowledge and analytical skill to determine the optimum mix of technology, policy, procedures and education to implement effective security programs and strategies; study malware trends and apply in-depth understanding of the threat to the development and implementation of defense-in-depth strategies; determine the optimum resolution of system or network incidents detected by or reported to the University.

• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, penetration testing, and provide enterprise-wide recommendations
• Respond to system and network security incidents; investigate and resolve non-standard security vulnerabilities
• Embed advanced cyber defense techniques for incident response
• Design and recommend security solutions
• Perform total system analyses to include but not limited to design, configuration, testing, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal
• Provide recommendations for the development of internal and external enterprise-wide cyber systems, networks, and applications solutions
• Perform testing, implementation, and operation of secure operating systems, networks, databases, and security event monitoring products
• Perform and analyze forensic preservation of hard drives
• Interface with external entities including law enforcement and intelligence/government agencies
• Recommend processes, procedures, and security standards to promote operational efficiency
• Design and integrate new architectural features; provide architectural and engineering analyses
• Develop and deliver technology security training material
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Senior Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. May demonstrate subject matter expertise. Demonstrates intermediate to advanced planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Demonstrates the ability to coach assigned employees. Assigns and reviews completed work to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards. Trains, coaches, mentors, and motivates staff. Anticipates potential problems, issues, and opportunities; researches and recommends solutions within defined policies. May develop creative recommendations for solving problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Professional track, performs work at the Senior Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)
– May assist in planning and forecasting budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies general precedents and practices and specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– Organizes work of direct reports and sets team priorities
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 13
• Minimum – $86,300.00
• MidPoint – $107,900.00
• Maximum – $129,500.00