Assistant Director of Application and System Security

Fordham University Portal • Rose Hill, VA

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About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Director of DevOps Planning, the Assistant Director of Application and System Security is responsible for the daily management, execution and supervision of security operations for applications and systems, both on-premises and in the Cloud. This position is responsible for installing, configuring and turning over for operational support, technologies intended to keep university resources safe and secure. This role ensures that security principles are practically applied during the configuration of systems and throughout the development and deployment of web applications. The Assistant Director works directly with application and engineering teams to implement solutions that address current and potential security threats. Key responsibilities include coordinating system configuration management, supporting and enforcing the secure Software Development Life Cycle ( SDLC ) program, and scheduling regular audits, assessments, penetration tests, and vulnerability scans.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of experience in an information security position.
• Experience in security or technology administration within a Higher Education setting.
• Previous hands-on experience in roles such as network, server, database, or application administration.
• Familiarity with Project Management tools, such as Microsoft Project.
• Possession of or ability to obtain relevant information security certifications (e.g., SSCP , GSEC , CISSP , or CISM ).

Responsibilities

• Executes application and system security strategies defined by leadership to enhance the adoption of new technologies and assists in analyzing their impact on the university community.
• Monitors system configurations to ensure security and compliance, ensuring security protocols are followed during the development and deployment of servers and web applications.
• Supervises the daily security operations of systems and applications in both Cloud and On-Prem environments.
• Collaborates directly with application and engineering teams to implement safeguards against existing and emerging security threats.
• Coordinates and performs vulnerability scanning of applications to detect issues and assists in leading penetration testing initiatives to identify vulnerabilities.
• Supports the maintenance and execution of a secure Software Development Life Cycle ( SDLC ) program.
• Conducts periodic audits and assessments for system and application security under the guidance of their management’s directives.
• Collaborates with development teams to integrate security controls into enterprise applications, student systems, learning management systems, and research platforms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed