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IT Security Engineer I

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,835–$80,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Academic Research, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Applications Security, ArcSight, Automation, Bash Scripting, Business Services, Change Management, Cloud Computing, Community Support, CompTIA Security+, Computer Security, Computer Skills, Conferences, Forensic Science, GCFA - GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst, GCIH - GIAC Certified Incident Handler, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), IBM Product Family, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet Security, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Malware Analysis, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Network Protocols, Network Traffic Analysis, On Call, Protocol Analysis, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Attacks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Infrastructure, Security Monitoring, Security Protocols, Splunk, Technical Support, Training/Teaching, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Vulnerability Scanners, Willing to Travel, Windows PowerShell, Wireshark (Ethereal), tcpdump
LOCATION
Manhattan, KS
POSTED
8 days ago
The Security Operations Engineer serves as a critical first line of defense against cyber threats, responsible for continuous monitoring of the university's security posture, incident detection and response, and maintaining Security Operations Center capabilities. This position plays a vital role in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cybersecurity incidents to protect and strengthen the university's security infrastructure, ensuring rapid identification and containment of security threats.

About This Role

The role is with the Security Incident Operations Center (SIOC) team and works to optimize detection capabilities, improve response, and maintain proactive threat response protocols. The security operations engineer ensures that the university's IT assets remain resilient against evolving security threats while delivering high-quality service to stakeholders across the institution.

About Us

Kansas State University's Division of Information Technology is committed to providing excellent IT services to the K-State community in support of the teaching, learning, research, and service missions. They offer a wide range of information technology and communications services. They provide leadership for developing and delivering computing and digital resources to K-State students, faculty and staff. The Division coordinates and manages central IT business services including Enterprise Systems, Portfolio & Project Governance, Infrastructure & Operations, Academic Applications, Information Security, and Academic IT and Research Support.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site. This position is fully on-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and seven years of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of experience in security operations or incident response
  • Strong knowledge of SIEM platforms (Splunk, IBM QRadar, ArcSight, or similar)
  • Experience with network protocols, log analysis, and forensic techniques
  • Understanding of common attack vectors and threat actor tactics
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
  • Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, MITRE ATT&CK)
  • Security certifications (Security+, GCIH, GCFA, CySA+)
  • Experience with cloud security monitoring (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Knowledge of threat intelligence platforms
  • Experience with security orchestration and automation tools
  • Understanding of malware analysis techniques
  • SIEM administration and log analysis
  • Network traffic analysis (Wireshark, tcpdump)
  • Endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools
  • Vulnerability scanning and assessment tools
  • Security information correlation and analysis

Additional Role Information:

  • Other Requirements: (Note on working environment)
  • Occasional after-hours work for incident response or change management work in designated maintenance windows
  • Participation in on-call rotation
  • Occasional travel required for training, conferences, or other events

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Three Professional References

Application Window

Applications close on:5/29/26

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$70,835-80,000

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