Cyber Security Engineer II

Wake Technical Community College•Southern Wake Campus, NC

About The Position

This position identifies weaknesses in existing information security solutions to protect the college’s computer infrastructure, networks, and data from cyberattacks and internal threats. The Cyber Security Engineer II works with all ITS divisions, supports the Cyber Security Engineer I with day-to-day operational security issues, and mentors that engineer on complex security solutions and operations. The role monitors internal and external security prevention and detection solutions, reviews threats and vulnerabilities, develops mitigation strategies, and helps ensure incidents are reported, documented, and resolved according to governance policies. It also contributes to security planning, risk assessments, incident management, access-control processes, leadership briefings, and efforts to strengthen the college’s cybersecurity culture. Emergency response may be required during and after normal business hours.

Requirements

Associate degree and four years of experience in cybersecurity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience with Internet and network security products and platforms, including intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, incident response, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
General understanding of industry standards and requirements for information security management, state and federal statutes, and third-party security assessments.
Ability to work effectively with college leaders and IT engineering, operations, and support staff.
Demonstrated knowledge of information security alerts, threat trends, intrusion analysis, malware, anomalous behavior, forensic research, and incident response protocols.
Strong analytical, project-management, and team-oriented interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure in emergencies and communicate security-related concepts to technical and non-technical staff.
Ability to work nights and weeks as needed to resolve security-related issues.

Nice To Haves

Security+, CEH, or equivalent certification.
Experience with firewalls, ACLs, and endpoint security.
Experience with one or more of Python, C#, PHP, Drupal, SQL, or Java.
Experience with one or more of cloud application platforms, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, or IIS.
One or more years of experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

Assist Cyber Security Engineer III with short-term and long-term security solutions.
Mentor Cyber Security Engineer I, providing guidance on complex security solutions and day-to-day operations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for reviewing threats and vulnerabilities and designing mitigation strategies.
Research industry best practices to ensure appropriate products and standards protect the college from vulnerabilities and unauthorized access.
Assist Cyber Security Engineer III in confirming that threat and vulnerability incidents are reported, documented, and resolved in accordance with governance policies and procedures.
Monitor the college’s internal and external security prevention and detection solutions, including third-party services protecting network infrastructure and systems.
Serve as a secondary point of contact during information-security emergencies, responding during and after normal business hours to identify, assess, and mitigate critical security issues.
Assist Cyber Security Engineer III with briefing materials for ITS leadership about vulnerabilities, security exposures, risks, and institutional impact.
Develop and monitor processes that ensure authorized access to college resources, including addressing permission violations and approving permission revocations as needed.
Participate in departmental risk assessments, security reporting, and incident management under state guidelines and internal policies.
Help transform the college’s cybersecurity culture to meet industry standards.