Cybersecurity Engineer

Maryville University is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer who is passionate about protecting digital environments, solving complex technical challenges, and advancing cybersecurity in an innovative, technology‑driven university.

In this highly visible role, you’ll help safeguard the systems, networks, applications, and cloud infrastructure that support thousands of students, faculty, and staff. You’ll play a critical role in strengthening Maryville’s cybersecurity posture, leading security response efforts, implementing modern security architecture, and helping shape the university’s approach to emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to build secure, resilient systems while working alongside collaborative colleagues who value innovation and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

• Lead cybersecurity initiatives that directly impact the university community
• Design and implement modern security solutions across cloud and on‑premises environments
• Help secure the responsible use of AI and emerging technologies
• Collaborate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders across the institution
• Influence security strategy and best practices in a rapidly evolving environment
• Work with a team committed to innovation, service, and continuous learning

As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you will serve as a key contributor to the university’s security and infrastructure operations, helping ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems and data.

• Lead security response efforts, manage security alerts, and coordinate resolution activities
• Monitor systems, networks, and traffic for security anomalies, lateral movement, and potential threats
• Respond rapidly to security incidents, vulnerabilities, and emerging risks
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability management activities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across cloud and on‑premises environments
• Architect and enforce zero‑trust security principles, micro‑segmentation strategies, and least‑privilege access models
• Implement and maintain cloud security posture management across Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra, AWS, and Okta
• Manage PKI infrastructure, certificate life cycles, and security standards
• Enforce identity and access management (IAM), privileged access controls, and secrets management practices

• Maintain and support critical infrastructure, applications, servers, and security platforms
• Assist with system upgrades, technology deployments, and infrastructure enhancements
• Develop and maintain backup, recovery, redundancy, and business continuity strategies
• Participate in the design and implementation of information and operational support systems

• Partner with colleagues across the university to identify and resolve technical challenges
• Communicate cybersecurity risks and solutions to stakeholders with varying levels of technical expertise
• Collaborate with vendors and IT partners to support enterprise technology initiatives
• Contribute to risk assessments aligned with frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and SOC 2
• Support the university’s growing AI initiatives by helping establish and maintain secure AI practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field
  • Master’s degree preferred
• Demonstrated experience supporting and securing enterprise technology environments
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and infrastructure security
• Experience with Windows‑based systems installation, administration, and maintenance
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving technologies and security threats

• Cloud security experience with Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra, AWS, and/or…