information security specialist

information security specialist North Haven, CT

Quinnipiac University
Full Time North Haven, CT 101005 - 58316 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description

Information Security Officer


Job Number: 495250
Type: Full-time
Campus: North Haven - North Haven, CT
Categories: Staff
Overview:
Quinnipiac University invites applications for an Information Security Officer to assist the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in developing and maintaining an effective University-wide information security program designed to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the University's information systems.

About Quinnipiac:
Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls more than 9,500 students in 110 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as both a best-value school and a top national university, and has also earned recognition in Princeton Review's "The Best 387 Colleges". Quinnipiac has been named a "Great College to Work For" as determined by a comprehensive industry survey. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook and follow Quinnipiac on Twitter and Instagram @QuinnipiacU.

Responsibilities:
  • Maintain and update the department’s procedures and assist with audit and compliance reviews

  • Mentor junior level security staff and provide guidance, training, and support

  • Provide staff and students with relevant security presentations on a quarterly basis

  • Prepare weekly reports to the CISO on the current state of security

  • Detect and respond to information security incidents that affect the organization

  • Develop, update, and maintain documentation for the department’s processes and procedures

  • Develop scripts, tools, and procedures to automate scans, assessments, and other monitoring and discovery activities

  • Investigate and address security-related alerts from internal and external parties

  • Lead the development and continuous update of the department’s SharePoint portal

  • Assist in email and network investigations for public safety, Legal and HR

  • Lead SIEM project, including all documentation, patching, updating, and reporting

  • Lead for Encryption, Antivirus, and backup rollout projects

  • Liaison to the Help Desk for all security related inquiries

  • Other duties as assigned

  • Education Requirements:
    • Associate's degree required
    • Bachelor's degree preferred
    • Experience may substitute for some of the above education requirements

    Qualifications:
    • Minimum of three (3) years of direct full-time information technology work experience
    • Knowledge of relevant frameworks such as COBIT, CSF, NIST
    • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills including strong interpersonal skills
    • Must display an outward mindset, be adaptable and be willing to learn and grow
    • Information security evolves rapidly, and no single person is expected to possess every characteristic on this list. A curious mind, an ability to think about the rules and how others may attempt to break them, and a willingness to learn are the most important traits.
    • Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and a commitment to diversity and inclusion

    Special Instructions to Applicants:


    TO APPLY:

    Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, cover letter addressing how your experience supports the requirements of this position and Quinnipiac's commitment to diversity and inclusion, and contact information for three references on the application form.

    Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.

    We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

    Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Advertised: July 14, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
    Applications close:

    information security specialist
    Quinnipiac University

    www.qu.edu
    Hamden, CT
    Judy D. Olian
    Unknown / Non-Applicable
    1001 to 5000 Employees
    College / University
    Colleges & Universities
    Education
    1929
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