Information Technology - Cybersecurity Project Manager

Sacred Heart University - Fairfield, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Fairfield, CT

5,001-10,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Cybersecurity Project Manager at Sacred Heart University is responsible for the effective planning, management, and execution of cybersecurity initiatives aimed at protecting sensitive data and critical systems from cyber threats. This role involves collaborating with the Director of Information Security to enhance the university's cybersecurity posture, promote security awareness, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of all University information security programs and initiatives.
• Implement, configure, and maintain the University's authentication and authorization systems.
• Implement, configure, and maintain information security devices and software applications.
• Assist IT Level 1 and 2 support in all matters concerning security.
• Help coordinate implementation and administration of security policies, practices, standards, and programs.
• Perform security tests of all campus computing hardware and software applications/databases.
• Perform risk analysis of new technologies.
• Work with IT Networking and Systems staff to provide guidance and monitoring of new projects involving security systems.
• Provide IT department with reports on patch levels of systems and recommendations for immediate patching needs.
• Disseminate security information and keep IT staff informed of developing threats.
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience is required.
• Five years of computing and information systems experience, with at least three years in security.
• Excellent skills in troubleshooting and monitoring are required.
• Strong understanding of security issues, problems, utilities, techniques, and solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.

Nice-to-haves

• An advanced degree in Computer Science is preferred.
• Professional certification (CEH, GIAC, Security+, or other equivalent) is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of account lifecycle management systems such as Microsoft Entra ID and Okta.
• Knowledge of Splunk or other related SIEM technology.
• Knowledge of security infrastructure systems such as Palo Alto, Knowbe4, Varonis, Qualys, and Microsoft Purview.
• Knowledge of Certificate management systems such as Sectigo and InCommon.
• Working knowledge of the policy and regulatory environment of information security, especially in higher education.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement