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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:

– Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00