Security Engineer 2
Apply NowCompany: Seattle University
Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
Security Engineer 2
FLSA Status: Exempt
Months Per Year: 12
Employment Status: Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid Eligible*
SeattleUniversity will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholicuniversities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate,graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework fordefining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender,gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomicclass, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status,political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. SeattleUniversity strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all wholearn, live and work at Seattle University.
Seattle University's Core Competencies
Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.
Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.
Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.
Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making positive impact.
Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.
Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, purses excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.
Position Description
Seattle University's IT Services (ITS) Cybersecurity and Risk team provides high quality technology-centric security monitoring and response, risk identification and analysis, risk mitigation, information security consultation, and technology security assurance. The Information Security Officer is seeking a Security Engineer II, a position that requires interaction with both Information Technology staff as well as staff, faculty, and students across the university and with professionals outside of Seattle University. The ideal candidate must be enthusiastic, flexible, curious, self-motivated, and show a desire to apply reasonable security practices across a wide variety of environments. Further, the ideal candidate must exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university, and model high standards of professional, customer-centric, and ethical conduct.
Under the general direction of the Information Security Officer, and in conjunction with ITS and other areas of the University, the Security Engineer II is responsible for proactively identifying, promoting, and implementing information security practices in Seattle University's academic environment, while also responding to and investigating security events. The Security Engineer II leverages contemporary technologies to mitigate information security threats and will provide expertise, consulting, and problem resolution in the areas of network, server, database, application, and endpoint security assurance.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Threat Analysis and Mitigation
Cybersecurity Consultation
Cybersecurity Policy and Assurance
Training and Awareness
Incident Response
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Application Instructions
Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.
Compensation at a Glance
Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,500
Seattle University has provided a compensation range that representsits good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at thetime of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will bedetermined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selectedcandidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equityconsiderations, and available market information, and not based on acandidate's gender or any other protected status.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirementcontributions that add to your total compensation package.
Benefits at a Glance
Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contributionfor retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contributionand an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up toa maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/
Hybrid Eligible
Thisposition may be eligible for a hybrid schedule after successful completion ofan introductory work period of 3-6 months. This may mean that a hybrid eligiblerole will begin on-campus initially and then will transition to hybrid formatfollowing onboarding and training. Flexible work plans are subject to periodicreview and may be changed or terminated at any time for any reason at theuniversity's discretion.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Months Per Year: 12
Employment Status: Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid Eligible*
SeattleUniversity will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholicuniversities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate,graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework fordefining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender,gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomicclass, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status,political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. SeattleUniversity strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all wholearn, live and work at Seattle University.
Seattle University's Core Competencies
Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.
Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.
Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.
Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making positive impact.
Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.
Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, purses excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.
Position Description
Seattle University's IT Services (ITS) Cybersecurity and Risk team provides high quality technology-centric security monitoring and response, risk identification and analysis, risk mitigation, information security consultation, and technology security assurance. The Information Security Officer is seeking a Security Engineer II, a position that requires interaction with both Information Technology staff as well as staff, faculty, and students across the university and with professionals outside of Seattle University. The ideal candidate must be enthusiastic, flexible, curious, self-motivated, and show a desire to apply reasonable security practices across a wide variety of environments. Further, the ideal candidate must exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university, and model high standards of professional, customer-centric, and ethical conduct.
Under the general direction of the Information Security Officer, and in conjunction with ITS and other areas of the University, the Security Engineer II is responsible for proactively identifying, promoting, and implementing information security practices in Seattle University's academic environment, while also responding to and investigating security events. The Security Engineer II leverages contemporary technologies to mitigate information security threats and will provide expertise, consulting, and problem resolution in the areas of network, server, database, application, and endpoint security assurance.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Threat Analysis and Mitigation
- Develop and maintain deep technical knowledge of security issues and protections related to network-connected devices, endpoint systems, servers, network equipment, and cloud solutions.
- Configure tools used to conduct vulnerability assessments.
- Perform vulnerability assessments against networks, systems, and application.
- Perform security risk assessments for new and existing information technologies, systems, applications, and services.
- Interact and coordinate with ITS and identified SU organizations as necessary to communicate and mitigate identified information security vulnerabilities.
- Review 3rd party risk assessments provided by vendors and provide recommendations to management regarding any risks identified.
Cybersecurity Consultation
- Provide technical recommendations and support for the adoption, configuration, and deployment of network and host based information security solutions and capabilities such as malware defenses, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, security configuration management, user and device authentication, and incident detection and response.
- Apply knowledge of information security, along with a deep understanding of the academic and business needs of the University to provide security-related recommendations and support to students, faculty, and staff.
Cybersecurity Policy and Assurance
- Recommend and develop security policies, standards, and configuration baselines for network-connected devices, endpoint systems, servers, applications, network equipment, and security systems.
- Work with technical staff responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of systems to ensure appropriate use of secure methods and compliance with standards and baselines.
- Conduct assurance reviews to determine compliance of information security-based policy and procedures.
Training and Awareness
- Lead the development and delivery of security awareness training for students, faculty, staff, and other users of SU information resources.
Incident Response
- Monitor information security tools and reports to identify security incidents.
- Respond to and investigate security incidents.
Qualifications
- A demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity, and the ability to live out the university's mission, vision, and values.
- Extensive knowledge and experience with network, server, or desktop administration.
- Extensive knowledge of security risks, controls, and risk mitigation options applicable to computer networks, server and desktop operating systems, communication protocols, and software applications.
- Prior experience using contemporary tools and technologies for vulnerability scanning, remote system administration, network monitoring and protection, security notification, and risk assessment.
- Experience configuring and operating at least three (3) of the following technologies: network and host-based firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing tools, anti-malware and spam protection, secure data transmission technologies (e.g., SSL VPN, IPSEC, SSH), and network monitoring/protection solutions.
- Experience in security concepts related to "the Cloud" for SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, etc.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as presentation skills. Proven ability to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
- A self-starter with the demonstrated ability to perform the essential job functions and requirements.
- Demonstrated customer service orientation, and the ability to organize, analyze, prioritize, and problem-solve within a fast-paced environment.
- All positions at Seattle University require a criminal history background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional certification, either CISSP or appropriate GIAC-series. If certification is not currently held, it must be obtained within the first year of employment in this position.
- Experience working in higher education.
- Proficiency-level ability configuring and operating network and host-based firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing tools, anti-malware and spam protection, secure data transmission technologies (e.g., SSL VPN, IPSEC, SSH), and network monitoring/protection solutions.
- Multiple, complementary information security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, GIAC)
- Membership in selective and restricted professional security communities, such as REN-ISAC, InfraGard, or ISACA.
- Experience using structured, established project management methodologies.
Application Instructions
Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.
Compensation at a Glance
Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,500
Seattle University has provided a compensation range that representsits good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at thetime of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will bedetermined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selectedcandidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equityconsiderations, and available market information, and not based on acandidate's gender or any other protected status.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirementcontributions that add to your total compensation package.
Benefits at a Glance
Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contributionfor retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contributionand an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up toa maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/
Hybrid Eligible
Thisposition may be eligible for a hybrid schedule after successful completion ofan introductory work period of 3-6 months. This may mean that a hybrid eligiblerole will begin on-campus initially and then will transition to hybrid formatfollowing onboarding and training. Flexible work plans are subject to periodicreview and may be changed or terminated at any time for any reason at theuniversity's discretion.