Job Description

Department

ITS Leadership

Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer, the IT Security Manager leads information security operations at   MSU   Denver. Serving as both a manager and technical mentor, you will help upskill the team while serving as a technical expert in your own right. Your team will administer several security-related systems and services, including our   SEIM   platform, endpoint security, and other security products. You will participate in the design, implementation, and administration of security solutions, coordinating with partners across campus. You will help lead security incident response efforts, and work with internal and external auditors to review and refine the University’s security posture.

Duties/Responsibilities

45% Staff Leadership & Development
You’ll lead a team responsible for protecting the University from a range of cyber risks, assisting the   CISO   in developing team standards, mentoring team members, and working with the campus community. You’ll be an escalation point for team members and IT peers and are empowered to make decisions and implement changes to protect the campus’ technology infrastructure and data.

25% Security Planning, Research, and Auditing
You will lead security meetings, research and respond to current security issues and alerts, and lead responses to assessments for both IT-managed environments and campus-wide regulatory and compliance auditing.

15% Solution Design & Implementation
You will design and implement security solutions and processes. This includes reviewing security configurations for networking, security, and server platforms. You will collaborate with IT Services teams to develop security standards which ensure that enterprise systems’ security postures are aligned with business and security practices.

10% Security Incident Response
You will lead responses to security incidents. This can include assigning tickets for malware remediation, collecting data as part of eDiscovery requests, and assisting in remediation of security related issues.

5% Other tasks
You may be asked to take on additional responsibilities, including occasional off-hours or weekend work. Infrequent domestic travel may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a technical field or an equivalent combination of education and security administration experience (One year of education is equal to two years of experience)

• Three or more years of IT security administration experience in an enterprise environment, to include networking, firewall administration, Active Directory, endpoint management, or similar

• Experience researching, testing, deploying, and maintaining security solutions

• Experience enforcement of data privacy regulations such as   FERPA ,   HIPAA , and  PCI

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related technical field

• Three years of experience managing security resources in a technical setting

• Five or more years of IT security administration experience in an enterprise environment, to include networking, firewall administration, Active Directory, endpoint management, or similar, and experience:

• Managing enterprise anti-virus and vulnerability management solutions

• Creating scripts using PowerShell, Bash, or similar to automate reporting and administration functions

• Managing Single Sign On and/or Multifactor Authentication solutions

• Previous experience working in higher education.

• Prior experience administering enterprise security in a production Microsoft tenant.

• Prior experience performing penetration testing using automated tools, published vulnerabilities, social engineering, or other mechanisms

• Relevant Industry Certifications such as   CEH ,   CISSP ,   CISA , CompTIA Security+, or similar.

Schedule Information

• Full-time, 40 hours per week

• Exempt

• Days of the Week: Monday - Friday

• Evenings and Weekend Work: As needed, but infrequent

• Hybrid schedule: average of 1 day/week on campus. For more information on the University's flexible work arrangements policy, please visit: AWA policy

• Travel: Rarely

Salary For Announcement

Under Colorado law, MSU Denver is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range considers a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. 

The salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $80,900 - $135,100.   

This position is paid monthly and is eligible for MSU Denver benefits.

Instructions to Apply

Complete applications received by August 6, 2024 at 11:59 PM MST will receive full consideration, however applications will be accepted after this date. Interested applicants must apply online at MSU Denver's career site,

MSU Denver Careers (myworkdayjobs.com)  and search for JR102672. Internal applicants must apply through their MSU Denver Workday profile via the Jobs Hub.

Applications must include the following documents:

1. Resume

2. Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

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Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Sophia J Montano

Posting Representative Email

smontan7@msudenver.edu

Benefits

The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s  benefits website  to learn more.   

For a brief overview, please see: . 

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at   totalrewards@msudenver.edu .

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

About Metropolitan State University of Denver

Thank you for considering Metropolitan State University of Denver as an employer of choice. MSU Denver has transformed the lives of more than 90,000 people in Denver and Colorado through affordable degree programs, innovative public-private partnerships and a commitment to diversity. Learn about MSU Denver's facts, statistics, and C.A.D.R.E values. If you need another reason to choose MSU Denver, get to know our unbeatable benefits packet.

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Job Tags

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