Cybersecurity Engineer (Threat Monitoring and Security Awareness Lead)

University of Illinois - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Cybersecurity Engineer (Threat Monitoring and Security Awareness Lead) at the University of Illinois Chicago is responsible for safeguarding the university's information assets through threat monitoring and security awareness initiatives. This role involves developing security awareness campaigns, actively monitoring systems for threats, providing technical support for system patches and configurations, and collaborating with internal teams to enhance cybersecurity defenses. The position requires staying informed on the latest cybersecurity trends and risks to effectively protect the university's IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of ongoing security awareness campaigns and communications
• Actively monitor for security threats and indicators of compromise
• Provide tier 2 technical support to campus IT liaisons to patch and reconfigure systems to remediate or mitigate vulnerabilities and manage risk
• Provide tier 2 technical support to campus IT liaisons so that they can take full advantage of our suite of security tools, including researching solutions and providing hands-on support
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
• Remain abreast of cybersecurity news, industry trends, and best practices, offering informed recommendations for improvements and optimizations aligned with the organization's goals
• Participate in technical security assessments of university IT infrastructure and third-party services or products

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or closely related field of study
• Minimum of 6 years of professional IT experience which includes 2 years' experience at a supervisory or lead worker capacity
• Demonstrated experience within IS Security which includes experience in assessing, monitoring and maintaining, and evaluating information security policies and systems, including hardware, firmware and software
• Demonstrated experience running security awareness campaigns

Nice-to-haves

• General knowledge of Networking, Windows Server, and/or Linux
• Strong understanding of IT administration and troubleshooting skills with a focus on cybersecurity principles and practices
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Paid leave including Vacation, Holiday and Sick
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents