Details
Posted: 06-Apr-24
Location: USA - MA - Cambridge
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Categories:
Information Technology
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 65513BR
Position Description
Harvard Kennedy School's IT (Information Technology) Department is seeking a seasoned IT Infrastructure Engineer to develop and implement solutions for a variety of IT Security-related projects and initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and operationalizing a robust and proactive security program to protect the school's critical technical infrastructure and data. Strong technical, collaboration, communication, and creative skills are essential.
Duties and Responsibilities (included, but not limited to)
Lead comprehensive design, development, and implementation of HKS information architectures, solutions, and policies. The role will focus on both technical and administrative aspects of security, and requires extensive hands-on experience designing, implementing, upgrading, managing, and supporting network and server infrastructure.
- Lead research and design of robust and secure IT architecture, solutions, and policies.
- Lead the build, configuration and documentation of IT infrastructure and Security Solutions.
- Execute technical direction ensuring stability, reliability, and integration.
- Establish guidelines and standards for IT services.
- Serve as an information security expert, recommending strategic solutions and ensuring compliance with enterprise and IT security policies and regulations.
- Participate in the design, build, configuration and support of application, server, and network infrastructure as required.
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum of seven years' post-secondary education or relevant work experience
Additional Qualifications and Skills
- Demonstrated experience leading infrastructure projects and supporting IT infrastructure systems within an enterprise environment.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues across a variety of applications and services.
- Minimum of seven years' post-secondary education or relevant work experience.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work cooperatively with a diverse range of people.
- Knowledge of IT infrastructure systems within an enterprise environment
- Highly specialized knowledge of a specific technology
- Demonstrated team performance skills, service mindset approach, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, advanced excel skills.
- Proven understanding of information security concepts, tools, and standards.
- Knowledge of advanced information security principles.
- Demonstrated experience with systems and data query tools.
- Demonstrated team performance skills, service mindset approach, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor.
Certificates and Licenses
- Completion of Harvard IT Academy specified foundational courses (or external equivalent) preferred
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM)
- GIAC Certification.
Working Conditions
- Occasionally required to work outside of normal business hours, and may be called during off hours
Additional Information
This position is a fully benefits-eligible term appointment ending three years from date of hire, with possibility of renewal.
Learn more about our work culture and see yourself at Harvard Kennedy School.
We regret that the Harvard Kennedy School does not provide visa sponsorship.
Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background checks.
Harvard University is committed to supporting a healthy, sustainable learning and working environment.
This is a hybrid position based on our campus in Cambridge, MA. As a campus-based institution, we place a high value on the in-person experience, cross-team collaboration, and strong community building in order to create a vibrant campus for our students, faculty, staff, and research fellows. The position is required to work in-person on campus a minimum of three days per week during the academic year. Specific days and schedule will be determined between you and your manager.
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Salary Range : $99,300- $173,900
Note: Starting salaries typically fall in the lower half of the salary range; however, they are ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity.
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