Cybersecurity Engineer

About the role

Maryville University is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer who is passionate about protecting digital environments, solving complex technical challenges, and advancing cybersecurity in an innovative, technology-driven university.

Responsibilities

• Security Operations & Incident Response: Lead security response efforts, manage security alerts, and coordinate resolution activities. Monitor systems, networks, and traffic for security anomalies, lateral movement, and potential threats. Respond rapidly to security incidents, vulnerabilities, and emerging risks. Conduct security assessments and vulnerability management activities.
• Security Architecture & Governance: Design, implement, and maintain security controls across cloud and on-premises environments. Architect and enforce zero-trust security principles, micro-segmentation strategies, and least-privilege access models. Implement and maintain cloud security posture management across Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra, AWS, and Okta. Manage PKI infrastructure, certificate lifecycles, and security standards. Enforce identity and access management (IAM), privileged access controls, and secrets management practices.
• Infrastructure & Systems Engineering: Maintain and support critical infrastructure, applications, servers, and security platforms. Assist with system upgrades, technology deployments, and infrastructure enhancements. Develop and maintain backup, recovery, redundancy, and business continuity strategies. Participate in the design and implementation of information and operational support systems.
• Collaboration & Strategic Technology Initiatives: Partner with colleagues across the university to identify and resolve technical challenges. Communicate cybersecurity risks and solutions to stakeholders with varying levels of technical expertise. Collaborate with vendors and IT partners to support enterprise technology initiatives. Contribute to risk assessments aligned with frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and SOC 2. Support the university's growing AI initiatives by helping establish and maintain secure AI practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and securing enterprise technology environments. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and infrastructure security. Experience with Windows-based systems installation, administration, and maintenance. Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences. Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving technologies and security threats.

Preferred Experience

• Cloud security experience with Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra, AWS, and/or Okta.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and SOC 2.
• Experience with vulnerability management, incident response, and security monitoring.
• Knowledge of identity and access management, PKI, and privileged access controls.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Preferred: Cloud security experience with Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra, AWS, and/or Okta. Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and SOC 2. Experience with vulnerability management, incident response, and security monitoring. Knowledge of identity and access management, PKI, and privileged access controls.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and infrastructure security.
• Experience with Windows-based systems installation, administration, and maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving technologies and security threats.

Benefits

Salary Range: $80,000-$115,000 annually. Actual compensation will be commensurate with education, experience, skills, internal equity, and market considerations.

Benefits Highlights: Maryville University offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Eligible employees enjoy access to: Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Retirement plan with 100% University matching up to 9% contributions. University-paid life and long-term disability insurance. Generous paid time off, including 18 holidays, 3 weeks of vacation, 12 sick days, and 4 personal days. Hybrid and flexible work schedules. Wellness programs and employee assistance resources. Free parking, fitness center access, and other campus perks.