IT Security Engineering Manager

Working Title: IT Security Engineering Manager

State Role

Title:

Information Technology Specialist III

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt:
Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Information Technology

Department: 100785 - IT Security

Pay Band: 6

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $113,850 - $130,000

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 7/28/2026

At James Madison University (JMU), we’re more than just a publicly funded institution — we’re a vibrant, welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.

• Generous Leave:
  Enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, and 19 paid holidays annually.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Access high-quality health insurance options that fit your needs.
• Retirement Options:
  Plan for your future with retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
• Employee Well-Being:
  Our Balanced Dukes program promotes wellness and work-life integration through resources, events, and support.
• Tuition Waiver Program:
  Advance your education with our tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.

At JMU, we believe in Being the Change — and that starts with creating an environment where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and feel supported every step of the way.

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Become a valuable part of the James Madison University community! JMU's IT Security Team is accepting applications for a qualified individual to fill the position of Security Engineering Manager. The Security Engineering Manager will lead a collaborative team of four security professionals that support the University's IT security needs for all JMU students, faculty, and staff. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

• Coordinates the IT organization's technical activities to implement and manage security infrastructure, provides status updates to management, and completes work assigned to the security team as a technical resource.
• Translates the IT risk requirements and constraints of the business into technical control requirements and specifications.
• Provides leadership skills to manage a highly technical staff and leads projects and work assigned to the security team.
• Interacts with JMU employees, building strong relationships at all levels and across all business units and organizations.

• Understanding of information security concepts, protocols, industry best practices, and strategies.
• Ability to recommend, design, and implement new technologies that improve security.
• Working knowledge of Security Information Event Management (SIEM) systems.
• Experience monitoring and analyzing the security of IT systems.
• Knowledge of and experience working with enterprise firewalls and VPN appliances.
• Proficient with Linux, macOS, and Windows operating systems.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze security requirements and relate them to appropriate security controls.
• Experience providing leadership, guidance, and encouragement to the security team.
• Ability to coordinate and/or assist with incident response and event handling needs as well as respond to occasional requests for IT Security assistance after standard work hours.

• Experience with common information security management frameworks, such as ISO 2700x, NIST SP800 series.
• Familiarity with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to, FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, PCI‑DSS.
• A strong understanding of the business impact of security tools, technologies and policies.
• Experience securing cloud applications and Microsoft 0365.
• Knowledge of and experience in developing and documenting security architecture and plans, including strategic, tactical…