Cybersecurity Engineer

The University of Maine System (UMS) is seeking a detail-oriented cybersecurity professional to join our team as a Cybersecurity Engineer to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of critical data and systems that empower our students, faculty, and staff.

Why Join Us?

At UMS, we are shaping the future of education with cutting-edge technology and secure innovation. As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you will be at the forefront of safeguarding our digital ecosystem while collaborating with a dynamic team of cybersecurity experts, engineers, and institutional partners.

What You'll Do

As a pivotal member of our distributed security operations and incident response team, you will:

• Configure and maintain critical network security devices such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN gateways.

• Implement and monitor zero-trust security policies, ensuring secure access to university systems and resources.

• Perform risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analyses to fortify our systems.

• Collaborate on cybersecurity automation, software enhancements, and architecture reviews.

• Conduct regular security assessments, penetration testing, and audits to maintain compliance.

• Respond to cybersecurity events, analyze incidents, and deploy innovative solutions to prevent future threats.

• Provide expertise in forensic analysis and train team members to act as first responders during security events.

• Design and evaluate robust security practices for data centers and enterprise applications.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Impactful Work: Protect sensitive data and play a vital role in maintaining the university's digital integrity.

• Collaborative Team: Work with a skilled team of cybersecurity experts and IT professionals.

• Continuous Growth: Stay ahead of the curve with access to the latest tools, technologies, and training.

• Mission-Driven Environment: Be part of a system that empowers education and innovation across Maine.

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Location: This position is based on the University of Maine's Orono campus, with travel to other campuses as needed. A hybrid work schedule may be available.

Schedule: The standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, occasional evening and weekend work may be required, along with availability during off-hours for scheduled and unscheduled activities and after-hours calls.

Salary: The hiring range for this position is $80,000 to $85,000 and is commensurate with training, education, and experience.

Benefits: The University of Maine System provides highly competitive benefits that include generous paid time off (13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time); health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents; a 403(b)-retirement plan with 10% employer contribution; and more. To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary. (/drive. google. com/file/d/1-a3qcInE4_eo-vFTkrDtOZTKdsCFy0uE/view?usp=sharing)

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Three to five years of experience supporting a network environment, working with routing, TCP/IP, Internet/Intranet, network security/firewalls and encryption, vulnerability management, and a variety of operating systems.

• Experience with SIEM platforms and network monitoring tools.

• Experience with the operation of site-to-site and client VPN services, IDS/IPS systems, and next-generation firewalls.

• Experience in network penetration testing, application vulnerability assessment, risk analysis, and compliance testing.

• Knowledge of system management disciplines such as security architecture, disaster recovery, and network intrusion response and documentation coordination.

• Knowledge of current cybersecurity issues and technology developments and trends.

• Knowledge of the nature and sources of cybersecurity threats, methodologies, and technical requirements for devising solutions.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Excellent presentation and consultation skills.

HOW TO APPLY

Materials must be submitted via ". You will need to complete an application and upload the following:

• A cover letter that describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position.

• A resume/curriculum vitae

Important items to know about the recruitment process:

• Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by December 1, 2024.

• Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

• Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.

• The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.

• We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity, or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207. 581. 1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

About the University of Maine System

The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS (/ maine. edu/strategic-plan/) and the state of Maine.

Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighb.