Information Security Specialist

Information Security Specialist

Department: SAAS Information Technology

Part/Full Time: Full Time

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in‑person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Information Security Specialist

• Are you passionate about protecting critical systems through secure identity and access management?
• Do you enjoy balancing security, compliance, and exceptional customer service?
• Want to help protect the technology that supports students, faculty, and staff?
• Looking for a role where your work directly contributes to a secure campus environment?

We Have the Job for You!

• Maintain Active Directory, user objects, computer objects, OUs, policies; ADFS, SAML, web SSO, OAuth and related authentication technologies.
• Review and interpret identity, access, and audit logs in Microsoft Active Directory to support investigations, access reviews, and policy validation.
• Monitor division software and applications processes to ensure they all go through the TRB Technology Review Board.
• Assist with the oversight of Information Systems as related to HIPAA/FERPA compliance and other federal and state regulations concerning protection of patient and other sensitive information.

• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• 15 paid vacation days
• 15 paid sick days
• 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• An engaging and collaborative environment.

• Highly proficient in computer hardware and software troubleshooting and one or more related certifications.

• Exercise sound judgment in organizing work, setting and adjusting priorities to balance customer interests, respond to changing needs and expectations, and meet divisional requirements, including working extended hours when necessary.
• Demonstrate strong ethical, professional, service‑oriented, and interpersonal skills while providing excellent customer service in a positive, solutions‑focused manner.
• Apply strong problem‑solving skills and demonstrate the ability to learn, adapt, and grow within the area of focus.

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