Information Systems Security Administrator

UDRI is seeking a Junior Information Systems Security Administrator to drive the development and implementation of IT system security plans and policies for our cutting-edge research labs. This position will play a pivotal role in ensuring our organization's compliance with CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171 guidelines. The Cybersecurity team is responsible for ensuring security principles and company security policies are adhered to in the design and delivery of systems and software.

Key Responsibilities include:
· Develop comprehensive System Security Plans (SSPs) in alignment with CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171 standards
· Develop system inventories and assess compliance with SSPs and organizational policies for IT systems within research labs
· Periodically audit labs to ascertain the effective implementation of established controls
· Identify and implement solutions to complex scenarios accounting for both security and operational requirements of IT systems through collaboration with the IT and Research departments
· Communicate security requirements to lab researchers based on SSPs and organizational policies
· Report on the status of security posture and compliance to the IT and Cyber Security management team

• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of three years of experience is required.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• One year of experience configuring employee workstations/laptops, employee accounts, and active directory
• Knowledge of hardware and software procurement and inventory management
• Experience performing basic system and user administration tasks for Windows Server
• Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

· Experience in information systems security
· Active Security+ certification
· Familiarity with CMMC Level 2, NIST SP 800-171, and/or NIST SP 800-53 guidelines
· Experience with Windows, Linux, and Network Operating Systems
· Strong understanding of the cyber threat landscape, particularly in the context of research institutions

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.