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Information Security Engineer

Eastern Kentucky University

  • Richmond, Virginia
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    This role combines hands-on security engineering and operational responsibilities with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) support to ensure security controls are effectively implemented, monitored, documented, and aligned with institutional policies, legal requirements, and industry best practices. Licensure & Certifications: Preferred certifications such as Security+, Certified Information System Security Specialist (CISSP), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC).

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRichmond, Virginia

    Description

    Title: Information Security Engineer

    Position Type: Fulltime Staff

    Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

    Department: 52R000 - Information Technology

    Division: 4R1000 - Information Technology

    Position Location: Richmond Campus

    Driver Classification:

    FLSA: Exempt

    Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

    Hours Per Week:

    Additional Schedule Details: Position is hybrid requiring at least 3 days per week in office.

    Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G21

    Retirement:   KTRS 

    Contact Person: Byron Sims

     

     

    Job Summary/Basic Functions

    An Eastern Kentucky University Information Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining technical security controls that protect university information systems and data. This role combines hands-on security engineering and operational responsibilities with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) support to ensure security controls are effectively implemented, monitored, documented, and aligned with institutional policies, legal requirements, and industry best practices.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education: Bachelor’s Degree is required

    Experience: One year of work experience.

    Licensure & Certifications: Preferred certifications such as Security+, Certified Information System Security Specialist (CISSP), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC).

    Preferred Qualifications:

     

    Job Duties:

    • 55% - Security Engineering and Operations. - (Essential)
    • 30% - Governance, Risk, and Compliance - (Essential)
    • 10% - Security Strategy, Policy, and Collaboration - (Essential)
    • 5% - Contributes to the effective operations of the department and the University by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned - (Essential)

    Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

    Funding Source: Institutional

    Open Until Filled:Yes

    Special Instructions: Position is hybrid and requires at least 3 days per week in office

     

    EEO Statement

    Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

     

    Background Check Statement

    Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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