Cybersecurity Engineer; IL

Job Overview

Cybersecurity Engineer under the general direction of the Director of Infrastructure and Security, responsible for the operation and administration of cybersecurity technologies and ensuring the security and protection of the College's data, systems, and users.

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls to protect networks, systems, and data.
• Implement and conduct compliance policies, audit procedures, and data safeguards.
• Monitor systems and security tools (SIEM, EDR, firewall logs) for threats and suspicious activity.
• Provide support to other employees on matters related to cybersecurity, including guidance during system implementations and vendor security reviews.
• Serve as backup to the Information Security Specialist.
• Serve on the Incident Response Team.
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts.
• Support compliance efforts (e.g., FERPA, GLBA, PCI‑DSS, CIS Controls).
• Must be available during maintenance windows and on call 24×7 for emergencies.
• Other duties as applicable.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field and two (2) years of experience in cybersecurity or a related IT technology field. Experience with Windows operating systems, Intel‑based hardware, and network security policies is required.

• Demonstrated knowledge of current Windows operating systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of common protocols including SSL, HTTPS, and IPSec.
• Demonstrated knowledge of intrusion detection systems.
• Ability to collaborate on projects to ensure successful results.
• Knowledge of security best practices for educational institutions.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to logically approach and solve problems.

Full Time.

General

Hours:

Monday‑Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Alternate work schedule and hybrid remote opportunity may be available after the introductory period. The role is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in case of security incidents.

Salary: $60,974 – $78,000 (plus exceptional benefits).

Benefits include paid time off, tuition discounts for eligible employees and family, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, MVCC tuition waiver, SURS retirement plan, vacation days, holidays, sick leave, personal days, bereavement days, and tax‑sheltered annuity plans.