Senior Information Security Engineer
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA01412PO21
Spartanburg, SC
www.uscupstate.edu
This position, the Senior Information Security Engineer, is the primary leader of information security efforts at the University of South Carolina Upstate (USC Upstate) and reports directly to the Chief Information Officer. The Director of Information Security is responsible for designing security elements in IT environments, information systems, and data repositories and implementing security measures and practices that meet policies and standards to safeguard information and technology assets. A key competency of this position is to serve as subject matter expert in designing secure computing environment and consulting with users and management in identifying, selecting, and implementing technical controls. This role is also the Security Liaison for USC Upstate, which includes indirect responsibilities to the University of South Carolina Information Security office.
This position requires a significant range of technology knowledge due to the projects and efforts it is directly responsible for overseeing which range in complexity, impact and scope across the University. The role addresses technology, process, data security, and regulatory compliance as it pertains to the safety and privacy of all institutional data. Establishes and maintains information security training and awareness programs.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in information technology systems, computer science, business administration or related fields and 4 years experience working in an information technology systems networking, information security, or related area; or equivalency. Successful background check is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Professional certifications such as CISSP, GSEC, CRISC, CIPT, GSTRT are preferred. Five plus years of experience in areas of information security administration, network administration and/or information technology administration.
Salary: $64,944 - $73,492; Salary commensurate with education and experience.
For more information and/or to apply, go to: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/112764
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university, a senior institution of the University of South Carolina and is among the fastest growing universities in the State. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked USC Upstate No. 1 among Top Public Regional Colleges in the South. USC Upstate has been recognized as a top producer of Fulbright Scholars. In addition, students and faculty from over 25 nations reflect the university’s international character. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the I-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing business and high-tech regions in the country, the campus is within easy driving distance of the Appalachian mountains and the Atlantic Ocean beaches. The University has an enrollment of approximately 6000 students and employs approximately 650 full and part-time faculty and staff, reflecting the diversity of Upstate South Carolina. USC Upstate is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for faculty, staff, and administrators. We are an EOE/AA employer and are strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity.