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State University of New York at Oswego Information Security Technician in Oswego, New York

Location: Oswego, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Mon Sep 30 2024 Job Description:

Description of Department:

Campus Technology Services (CTS) is an integrated service organization caring for administrative computing, instructional computing, network services, technology user support and telecommunications. The department delivers a broad set of infrastructure, applications and services that are vital to the operation and mission of the University. CTS is committed to an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion.

The Department of Campus Technology Services at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for a full time Information Security Technician.

Your opportunity awaits! (https://www.oswego.edu/human-resources/file/working-suny-oswego) SUNY Oswego is an excellent place to work, learn and grow. We offer a friendly atmosphere, outstanding benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Posting Date: October 1, 2024

Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Compensation: $55,000 - $64,000 (https://www.suny.edu/hr/compensation/salary/) commensurate with experience plus full New York State benefits package.

Benefit Information: The State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package. This is a United University Professions (UUP) professional staff position. Click here (https://www.suny.edu/benefits/) for more information on benefits for full-time United University Professions (UUP) professional staff.

Date of Appointment: As soon as possible

Description of Responsibilities:

Provide support in a wide range of security and operational domains, including penetration testing, vulnerability and information security assessments, and support of daily operational tasks and projects that improve our information security program. Ensure appropriate and effective procedures are defined and appropriately implemented to protect the University's information resources. This position will have blended responsibilities inside of the Security Team and the Infrastructure Services team and will also participate in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of campus infrastructure services. Will report to the Associate Director of Infrastructure and Security and will be expected to work with a team of technical support professionals in the following areas:

  • Collaborate with multiple teams to conduct security risk assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend vital adjustments to improve our security posture and operational resilience.

  • Provide clear and understandable reports for management review

  • Shared management of Endpoint security applications

  • Work in collaboration with other staff to maintain the day-to-day operations of the security functionality of Cloud services and Email

  • Collaborate with peers to meet SUNY Information Security Policy and Guidelines as described in SUNY Document 6608 and 6609

  • Collaborate with multiple teams to prepare and deliver learning activities in collaboration with other campus representatives for a variety of audiences to promote Cyber Security Awareness

  • Continually evaluate existing systems, services, and networks for conformance with security policies, standards, and industry best practice

  • Participate in Vulnerability scanning and remediation

  • Participate in Log collection management and correlation across systems

  • Participate in designing and building Cyber Security systems to reduce risks and maintain compliance in on-premise and cloud-based environments

  • Contribute to the development and operation of operating system and application security procedures and standards

  • Collaborate with the Infrastructure Services team on the installation, configuration, and maintenance of physical and virtual server infrastructure

  • Collaborate on the automation of routine infrastructure and security operational tasks

  • Responding to user-reported, automatically detected, and self-found security incidents,

  • Participate as a member of the incident response team

  • Maintain proficiency in and awareness of security services, industry trends, and procedures is expected, including but not limited to PCI, FERPA, GLBA, HIPAA, NIST 800

  • Explain technical concepts in clear non-technical terms

  • Due to the nature of the position, this position will require some evening and weekend work

This position will report in person to the main SUNY Oswego campus in Oswego, NY, with limited virtual options.

SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan (https://ww1.oswego.edu/diversity/) . As such, the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences

  • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to organize resources, prioritize multiple tasks and work in a team as well as independently, show initiative

  • Experience with various operating systems (Windows, Linux, MacOS, mobile)

  • Adapt swiftly to evolving technological challenges in high-pressure situations

  • Uncompromising ethics and confidentiality

  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

  • Advanced analytical, evaluative, and objective critical thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Forensics or related degree

  • 1 year of hands-on-experience in information security assessments, penetration testing

  • Relevant skill certifications (CISSP, CEH, GIAC, CISM, etc)

  • Knowledge of PCI, FERPA, GLBA, HIPAA, NIST 800 and other compliance regulations

  • Experience with a variety of Cyber Security tools including but not limited to Nexpose, Tenable, Metasploit, Solarwinds, Veeam, Vsphere, AlertLogic

  • Experience with Endpoint security application management tools

  • Experience with systems automation and orchestration

  • Experience working with VMware, Active Directory, LDAP or other Identity management tools

  • Experience with the setup configuration and support of a wide variety of operating systems including Windows Server, Linux, Windows 10/11, MacOS

  • Experience with programming tools and languages such as Windows PowerShell, Linux shell scripting

  • Experience working with a diverse population of community members

At SUNY Oswego we value the diversity found in each member of our campus community and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity, our mission is to foster an environment which respects, embraces and promotes cultural competence, civil discourse and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world. For more information see SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan (https://ww1.oswego.edu/diversity/) .

As a candidate seeking consideration you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions)

Additional Information:

Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction. Please click here (https://www.oswego.edu/human-resources/non-discrimination-policy) to see our full non-discrimination policy.

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office by calling 315-312-2230 or emailing hr@oswego.edu.

For Campus Safety information, please click here (https://www.oswego.edu/police/annual-report) to see the Annual Security and Fire Report (Clery).

SUNY Oswego is a smoke free/tobacco/e-cigarette free campus. Click here (https://www.oswego.edu/human-resources/sites/human-resources/files/tobacco_smoke_free_policy_final.pdf) for further policy details, including education and cessation resources.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

Search Chair:

Tyrone Johnson-Neuland at ty.johnsonneuland@oswego.edu

Visa sponsorship not available for this position.