Information Security Specialist

10 hours ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Duquesne University Full time
Job Title: Information Security Engineer

At Duquesne University, we are seeking a highly skilled Information Security Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Computing and Technology Services (CTS) organization, you will play a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of our systems and data.

Job Summary:

The Information Security Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting information security systems and programs. This includes monitoring, analyzing, and prioritizing threats and responding to risks facing the University's systems and data. You will also assist with identifying and reporting all security issues, monitoring threat intelligence feeds, and confirming that threat mitigation is in accordance with company standards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Build, deploy, support, monitor, and configure various tools used to scan and monitor various aspects of computer, account, or network security and respond to computer security, abuse, and e-discovery incidents.
  • Provide threat assessment and remediation, including evaluating how threats impact the University, communicating that information, and implementing or recommending techniques to mitigate the threat.
  • Provide detailed information to the Service Desk so that the campus community can be informed of new threats or other security issues as needed.
  • Review logs and reports of all in-place devices, whether they be under direct control (i.e., security tools) or not (e.g., workstations, servers, network devices). Interpret the implications of that activity and devise plans for appropriate resolution.
  • Executing incident response procedures and processes to identify computer security incidents, contain intrusions, and recommend options for eradication & recovery, all while effectively communicating with both internal and external customers and escalating as necessary.
  • Deliver training and awareness services by providing training documentation and announcements for security & abuse issues and current threats.
  • Collaborate with end-user support groups to provide training and awareness to campus on information security activities, trends, and threats.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • 5 years of information security program experience, including incident management, vulnerability management, data loss prevention, endpoint protection, security information event management (SIEM), intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems, malware analysis, and network situational awareness.
  • Experience with a variety of operating systems, including Windows, Macintosh, and/or Linux.
  • Programming and scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, PHP, Perl, etc.).
  • Digital Forensics and E-Discovery.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Science, Business.
  • Information Security Certifications (CISSP, GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), CompTIA Security+, MCSA: Security, and/or OSCP) preferred.
  • Experience in a higher education environment is preferred.
What We Offer:

At Duquesne University, we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, retirement match, and tuition remission for employees and their families. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.

Please submit your application, including a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. We look forward to hearing from you


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