Information Security Specialist

2 weeks ago


Statesboro, Georgia, United States Georgia Southern University Full time


Information Security Specialist

Job ID:
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern

Georgia Southern is a vibrant institution with three campuses serving the Southeast Georgia community. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our esteemed faculty instruct approximately 26,000 students across various degree programs. Whether you prefer the charm of a small town or the vibrancy of a historical urban setting, Georgia Southern offers an enriching environment for faculty and staff.

We pride ourselves on providing a workplace filled with opportunities for both personal and professional development. Our commitment to academic excellence and community service has earned us recognition as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. We are dedicated to preparing our students to become lifelong learners and responsible leaders.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Information Technology Services

Job Summary

Oversee the design and execution of Information Security protocols to ensure system availability, data integrity, and confidentiality. Monitor security measures for IT systems and ensure compliance with established security standards. Develop and implement organizational security practices through comprehensive policies and procedures. Collaborate with the Chief Information Security Officer to educate users on IT Security. Continuously improve the University’s risk posture by conducting risk assessments, audits, managing incidents, and staying informed on advancements in IT Security.

Responsibilities
  • Work with senior leadership to create and implement a university-wide security program that includes design, strategy, and training to ensure awareness of security responsibilities among faculty, staff, and students.
  • Collect, analyze, and summarize data and trends related to IT Security to provide statistics and recommendations for enhancements and necessary purchases.
  • Conduct routine vulnerability management services, including vulnerability identification, risk assessments, and validation testing.
  • Stay informed about the latest security threats, countermeasures, industry trends, regulations, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with IT teams to enhance security design and strategy.
Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree or seven (7) years of experience in a similar technical role, or a combination of five (5) years of experience and relevant technical certifications.
Required Experience
  • Three (3) or more years of progressive experience in Enterprise computing and Information Security within a relevant security operations role.
Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
  • One (1) or more Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or other recognized IT Security certifications.
Proposed Salary

Commensurate with Experience

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Two (2) Professional References
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
  • Exhibit exceptional customer service consistently.
  • Support various constituencies served by the University.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office and Google.
KNOWLEDGE
  • Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet institutional goals.
  • Possess working knowledge of regulatory requirements including PCI/DSS, HIPAA, and FERPA.
  • Understand standards and control frameworks such as NIST and ITIL.
  • Have extensive knowledge of IT security architecture, including cloud-based services.
  • Be familiar with firewall and routing principles.
  • Understand recent Server Operating systems including Linux (Red Hat), Windows Server, and MAC OS.
  • Know network protocols and services including TCP/IP, FTP, HTTP, SSH, SMB, LDAP, etc.
  • Have knowledge of encryption technologies.
  • Understand authentication technologies including Active Directory.
SKILLS
  • Exhibit effective communication (verbal and written), organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background investigation, verification of credentials, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

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