Lead Information Security Administrator
Company: North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State Unive
Location: Greensboro
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:
The Lead Information Security Administrator (Administrator) is a
senior security position that provides the extensive technical
expertise required to design, build, and manage the complex
information security infrastructure necessary to protect the
confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the university's
technology infrastructure. The Administrator identifies
cybersecurity and compliance requirements, develops controls to
meet these requirements, and leads the implementation of these
controls in new technology or existing systems. This position
assesses technology to identify and address cybersecurity issues.
This position plays a senior role in incident management and
performs advanced technical work including forensics and ensures
that containment, eradication, and recovery tasks are completed
both successfully and in a timely manner. The Administrator
coordinates with network, system, and security staff in other
departments, and provides technical cybersecurity leadership to
them. This position coordinates with service providers and
consultants to ensure that the university's needs are addressed.
The Administrator works closely with senior Information Technology
Services ( ITS ) managers and architects and acts as a consultant
in cybersecurity-related matters.
The Administrator reports to the Chief Information Security Officer
( CISO ) and is a senior member of the Information Technology
Services ( ITS ) technical staff and security team. The
Administrator works with other leaders to ensure a high level of
service to faculty, staff, and students, and to ensure that all
technology systems are secured and meet compliance
requirements.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
Information Technology Services ( ITS ) strengthens and supports
the university's mission of teaching, research, and scholarly
application of knowledge by providing the information technology
infrastructure, software, hardware, and support to achieve the
university's strategic goals. ITS is comprised of nine departments
which work with the university community to provide the information
technology support and services required to realize operational
excellence, integrate advanced technology, and create efficient and
effective technology solutions.
Internal job number: 007500
Requirements:
Master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a
related field with three years experience directly related to the
duties of the position, or bachelor's degree in computer science,
Information Technology, or a related field with five years'
experience directly related to the duties of the position.
Significant technical knowledge of and experience with network,
server, storage, endpoint, and cybersecurity systems, and related
management and monitoring applications.
In-depth knowledge of information system, network, and
cybersecurity architecture, and integration of disparate technology
systems.
In-depth knowledge of common network protocols such as IP, TCP ,
UDP , ICMP , ARP , SNMP , DHCP , DNS , NTP , HTTP , SSH and RDP
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In-depth knowledge of technology systems from Microsoft, Linux,
VMware, NetApp, Palo Alto, Extreme, Cisco, and other leading
vendors.
In-depth knowledge of and experience with firewalls, IDS / IPS ,
SIEM , EDR / XDR , network management systems and network scanning
tools.
Knowledge of information security standards such as ISO 27002 or
NIST SP 800-171 and their incorporation into technology systems
design.
Knowledge of incident response and forensics procedures.
Knowledge of change control procedures.
Ability to act independently with little or no guidance, especially
during incident response situations where IT managers are
unavailable.
Demonstrated ability to use effective problem-solving, negotiation,
and decision-making skills to influence management and staff, as
well as internal and external partners.
Demonstrated strong customer service orientation, experience in
partnering with other units, and fostering a team spirit within the
department.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to
work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse
community and with a commitment to outstanding client service.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with ITS staff and
university stakeholders of all levels of technical ability.
Preferred:
Demonstrated project management experience and excellent analytical
skills.
Ability to write scripts to automate processes.
Keywords: North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State Unive, Greensboro , Lead Information Security Administrator, Other , Greensboro, North Carolina
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