Senior IT Systems & Security Engineer

About the role

XIT Staffing, a division of Xerox, is seeking a Senior IT Systems & Security Engineer to join a higher education client. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud computing, application security, and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize cloud environments, primarily focusing on Microsoft 365 and Azure, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient operations.
• Implement and manage cloud-based applications and services, including integrations with on-premises or other cloud systems.
• Oversee cloud data storage, backup, and recovery processes, ensuring data integrity and compliance with data protection standards.
• Ensure the security and integrity of POS systems, implementing cybersecurity measures to protect against threats and unauthorized access.
• Cybersecurity Implementation and Management:
• Deploy and manage advanced cybersecurity tools and processes to safeguard IT systems and sensitive data.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement remediation strategies.
• Keep up to date with the latest cybersecurity threats and countermeasures, continuously improving the organization's security posture.
• Data Protection and Compliance:
• Implement robust data protection strategies, focusing on both cloud-based and on-premises environments.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards like PCI DSS, HIPAA and NIST CSF, adapting practices to meet the needs of different environments (cloud, hybrid, on-site).
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to data privacy laws and guidelines.
• Systems Administration:
• Manage and maintain essential IT systems, with a particular focus on cloud-based environments and POS systems.
• Perform routine system maintenance tasks, including system monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with vendors and service providers to resolve complex system issues and optimize performance.
• User Support and Security Training:
• Provide high-level technical support for cloud and security-related issues.
• Develop and deliver training and awareness programs focusing on cybersecurity best practices and secure use of cloud services.
• Project Involvement:
• Actively participate in IT projects, ensuring cloud and cybersecurity considerations are integrated from the outset.
• Collaborate with various IT teams to align system and security objectives with broader organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; or equivalent level of advanced schooling + experience
• 7+ years of relevant work experience in IT Infrastructure
• Familiar with IT Systems & Security concepts, design principles, best practices, standards, and processes
• Excellent analytical, statistical, quantitative, and deduction skills
• Experience implementing controls for Cybersecurity regulation such as PCI-DSS, SOX, or CCPA
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, based on business needs

Preferred Experience

• Configuration management systems, such as Salt, Ansible, Puppet, Chef
• Regular work exposure to Python and Git version control
• Exposure to JSON (JSON) and XML
• Industry Certifications preferred (ITIL, CISSP, Azure, etc.)
• Working understanding of POS systems architecture