IT Security Engineer in Riverside, California at University of California, Riverside
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Job Description
Overview
Job ID 33735743
Category Information Technology
Organization School of Medicine
Department SOM Finance and Admin Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $81,500 - $150,100
Date Posted July 5, 2024
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Supervision
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
The IT Security Engineer is responsible for monitoring, detecting, protecting, and maintaining the security of data, systems, and networks for the UCR School of Medicine and UCR Health. Helps maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of institutional information by applying complex and/or moderate-scale security policies and configurations. Operates and maintains security-focused information systems, supports the security hardening of information systems, and advances enterprise security practices. Investigates, analyzes, and responds to immediate and potential threats, using mitigation, preparedness, and response and recovery approaches to maximize survival of life, preservation of property, and information security. Conducts endpoint and network digital forensics activities and facilitates automation and orchestration of incident response activities. May conduct penetration testing and network scanning activities to report, identify, and track assets and vulnerabilities throughout the systems lifecycle. Acts as a security systems administrator including planning, configuring, designing, developing, implementing and maintaining tools, systems, and procedures to ensure the integrity, reliability, and security of data, systems, and networks. Maintains service standards while working with constituents to resolve issues related to security controls.Please note: The incumbent hired into this role will be on a hybrid schedule. The current standard for the School of Medicine (SOM) is employees are required to be in the office a minimum of three (3) days per week and have the option to work remotely two (2) days per week.The full salary range for the IT Security Engineer is $81,500 - $150,100 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $115,800 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Experience managing security tools. | Required |
| Experience completing vulnerability scanning and/or penetration testing. | Preferred |
| Experience supporting enterprise information systems. | Preferred |
| Experience conducting security event triage, incident response and/or digital forensics. | Preferred |
| Related experience in healthcare industry. | Preferred |
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Driver’s License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, if driving a university/personal vehicle for university related business. | Preferred |
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Obtain and maintain expert-level security certification within six months of hire. | Required |
| Information Security certification such as CEH, CASP+, CISSP, Azure Security, CCSP, etc. | Preferred |
| System Admin certification such as M365, MCSE, RHCSA, CCNA, etc. | Preferred |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must pass a background check. | Required |
| Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| Must be able to participate as part of the on-call rotation schedule for after-hours support. | Required |
| Ability to work periodically outside of Normal Business Hours as assigned. | Required |
| Basic skill at reading and interpreting security logs. |
| Ability to follow department processes and procedures. |
| Interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. |
| Experience using IT security systems and tools. Knowledge of data encryption techniques. Experience analyzing logs for security breaches. |
| Knowledge of other areas of IT, department processes and procedures. |
| Demonstrated skills applying security controls to computer software and hardware. |
| Experience in incident response and digital forensics including data collection, examination and analysis. |
| Demonstrated skill at administering complex security controls and configurations to computer hardware, software and networks. |
| Knowledge of computer hardware, software and network security issues and approaches. |
| Demonstrated experience selecting and applying appropriate data encryption technologies. |
| Knowledge and experience implementation of IT Security frameworks, such as CIS Critical Security Controls, NIST 800-66 rev 2, and/or NIST Cybersecurity Framework. |
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.