APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Office of Information Security (OIS) is seeking applications for a Cyber Security Systems Engineer that will work as part of the Consulting and Architecture team. We are a dynamic team working to transform information security at Penn State through secure design and exceptional consulting. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and dynamic IT professional to grow and expand their knowledge into the high demand field of cybersecurity. This is an outward facing customer focused position with regular interaction with stakeholders across various systems both large and small.
The Consulting and Architecture team works broadly with units across the University to offer design and implementation guidance across the following:
- Secure network and system architecture design.
- Secure network, OS, and container configurations.
- Ensure security principles and standards are integrated into requests for purchasing (RFPs).
- Serve as a subject matter expert on working groups and committees.
- Guide units through the process of hardening systems to meet data classification requirements.
- Promote a culture of information security leveraging a risk-based approach that is focused on continuous improvement.
- Provide project specific security consulting across the organization.
The successful candidate is preferred to have:
- A broad range of IT experience and a passion for working closely with stakeholders to promote and balance security with overall usability.
- Experience working with cloud computing providers such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform.
- A strong understanding of security principles and concepts as well as industry best practices.
- Experience working with next generation firewall technologies.
- Network infrastructure design, and experience across multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Desired skills include:
- The ability to develop and give presentations to both technical and non-technical users.
- Ability to manage and advance multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated background working collaboratively with diverse stakeholder groups.
- The ability to drive consensus.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with diverse audiences.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
This position will be filled at a level 2 or level 3, depending upon the successful candidates education and experience. The Cyber Security Systems Engineer Level 2 typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Level 3 position typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher or plus five years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. .
More information on our team and focus areas can be found at https://security.psu.edu/consulting .
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO is the Law
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Office of Information Security (OIS) is seeking applications for a Cyber Security Systems Engineer that will work as part of the Consulting and Architecture team. We are a dynamic team working to transform information security at Penn State through secure design and exceptional consulting. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and dynamic IT professional to grow and expand their knowledge into the high demand field of cybersecurity. This is an outward facing customer focused position with regular interaction with stakeholders across various systems both large and small.
The Consulting and Architecture team works broadly with units across the University to offer design and implementation guidance across the following:
- Secure network and system architecture design.
- Secure network, OS, and container configurations.
- Ensure security principles and standards are integrated into requests for purchasing (RFPs).
- Serve as a subject matter expert on working groups and committees.
- Guide units through the process of hardening systems to meet data classification requirements.
- Promote a culture of information security leveraging a risk-based approach that is focused on continuous improvement.
- Provide project specific security consulting across the organization.
The successful candidate is preferred to have:
- A broad range of IT experience and a passion for working closely with stakeholders to promote and balance security with overall usability.
- Experience working with cloud computing providers such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform.
- A strong understanding of security principles and concepts as well as industry best practices.
- Experience working with next generation firewall technologies.
- Network infrastructure design, and experience across multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Desired skills include:
- The ability to develop and give presentations to both technical and non-technical users.
- Ability to manage and advance multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated background working collaboratively with diverse stakeholder groups.
- The ability to drive consensus.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with diverse audiences.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
This position will be filled at a level 2 or level 3, depending upon the successful candidates education and experience. The Cyber Security Systems Engineer Level 2 typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Level 3 position typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher or plus five years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. .
More information on our team and focus areas can be found at https://security.psu.edu/consulting .
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO is the Law
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Affirmative Action
Penn State Policies
Copyright Information
Hotlines
University Park, PA
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