IDP Information Assurance and Security Engineer

Wichita State University Careers

Wichita, Kansas

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Business Support, Calculators, Change Control, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Copying Machines, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Documentation Standards, External Audit, Firewall Administration, Firewalls, GitHub, Identify Issues, Incident Management, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internal Audit, Internet Security, Leadership, Mentoring, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Security, Office Equipment, Operations Processes, Physical Demands, Printers, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regulatory Compliance, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Architecture, ServiceNow, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Training/Teaching, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Windows PowerShell
LOCATION
Wichita, Kansas
POSTED
8 days ago

Department: Ennovar

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - Other Wichita Location

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: Typically Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm; additional hours, including after-hours support of firewalls, may be required to support business needs. Work is completed onsite and in-person.

Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.

Job Information

We are seeking a self-driven, highly motivated, hands-on IT Security Engineer to serve as a subject-matter expert (SME)/technical lead on our cybersecurity operations team. This individual contributor role focuses on operational excellence and maturity for different cyber operations processes, automation alignment, internal audit readiness (e.g., internal & external audits, including CMMC), and mentorship. The SME will work on-site at Textron, collaborating with junior staff, student contractors, and technical teams, while interfacing with non-IT stakeholders to support secure, scalable cybersecurity operations.

Job Summary

Implements secure networking solutions to meet internal and external compliance requirements. Works in a cross-functional role requiring coordination with internal partners to monitor and control company networks. Ensures least privilege is followed and networks are secured from unauthorized devices and excessive access. May require collaboration with external companies to understand technical and business requirements in order to deliver solutions.

Essential Functions

Sets up, maintains, and performs ongoing configuration of firewalls.
Performs vulnerability management and is responsible for change controls.
Creates and maintains network security architecture and strategy.
Responsible for device discovery, identification, and inventory.
Provides enforcement of least privilege network access.
Manages network isolation projects. Delivers troubleshooting and user support efforts. Provides incident management support.
Manages and trains students.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent at time of hire
  • Five (5) years of cybersecurity or network security field experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Hands-on experience ensuring and supporting DFARS, NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, CMMC (Level 2), and FedRAMP compliance
  • Ability to identify and automate manual tasks using approved automation frameworks
  • Ability to support the Security Exceptions process with technical input and documentation
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cybersecurity practices with business needs
  • Ability to lead internal audit preparation and ensure documentation meets standards
  • Strong technical background in automation, audit readiness, and governance
  • Experience mentoring junior staff or student teams
  • Familiarity with ServiceNow and scripting (PowerShell, Python)
  • Familiarity with infrastructure concepts
  • Experience using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, AI-based analytics platforms)
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to interface across technical and non-technical teams
  • Willingness and ability to work on-site full-time

Physical Requirements

Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially, both receptively and expressively.

 

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