It Director Data & Network Security

Office Location

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

1201 W. University Drive

Human Resources

MASS Building 2 nd Floor

Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg:

Brownsville:

Office hours:

Monday-Friday

8:00a.m.

- 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:

College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs

Robert

C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe

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Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SRGV
9200

Working Title

Working Title IT DIRECTOR DATA & NETWORK SECURITY

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Location

Location Edinburg, Texas

Department

Department Infrastructure & Operations

FTE

FTE 1.0

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Scope of Job

To provide management for the Data and Network Security department and ensure that the network security operations are in compliance and operate in an effective and efficient manner. Responsible for the effective administration of the network security and monitoring tools and day-to-day management of assigned Data and Network Security team members.

Description of Duties

• Ensures the provision and management of comprehensive, integrated, reliable, high-quality services in the following areas: access control/management, network firewalls, intrusion detection systems ( IDS ), intrusion prevention systems ( IPS ), vulnerability scanning systems, security information and event management systems.
• Leads the Data and Network Security team members responsible for the operating and monitoring of security systems on multiple University campuses to provide immediate and real time security network intelligence and responses.
• Responsible for gathering, investigating and reporting on cyber threats and providing appropriate responses to ensure the uninterrupted and highly-confidential delivery of business and information technology services.
• Identifies significant IT security risks, executes design and implementation of strategies and programs to prevent or reduce loss of University resources and data.
• Oversees the day-to-day management of the department’s mission critical activities.
• Assesses the department’s technology needs and conducts mid to long term planning activities. Collaborates and recommends to the Information Security Office the development of effective information security policies and security awareness programs.
• Collaborates with CISO office on IT security risks, executes design and implementation and management of IT security systems and/or programs for the protection of the environment.
• Manages and develops procedures/guideline for the daily operation of the Data and Network Security department.
• Manages the execution of the technical portion of the IT Security program.
• Evaluates and improves the business processes and strategies through development, implementation, and maintenance of effective information technology systems and services.
• Coordinates with IT directors on the implementation and technology purchases as it relates to network security and forensics.
• Plans, schedules and engages in multiple initiatives simultaneously with…