Sr. Azure & Cybersecurity Engineer

Educause

1d•$102,000 - $116,000

About The Position

Reporting to EDUCAUSE’s Senior Director of Information Technology Operations, the Senior Azure & Cybersecurity Engineer uses extensive cybersecurity expertise to lead and manage our enterprise IT infrastructure while ensuring compliance with NIST, CIS, and PCI standards. This role is responsible for implementing security controls, maintaining system hardening, and managing infrastructure across multiple platforms while adhering to strict security frameworks. The position requires deep expertise in a Microsoft environment, with a thorough focus on security automation, compliance monitoring, and vulnerability management. The individual in this position will actively collaborate with other members of the IT Department and others across the association to support departmental and organizational strategic plans, goals, and initiatives.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred
Minimum of 10 years of experience in systems administration required
Minimum of 8 years of experience with Microsoft technologies and security hardening required
Minimum of 5 years of experience implementing NIST, CIS, and/or PCI compliance standards preferred
Minimum of 8 years of experience in security automation using PowerShell or other scripting languages preferred
Expert knowledge of NIST frameworks, CIS benchmarks, and PCI standards
Advanced understanding of security compliance requirements and implementation strategies
Proven expertise in system hardening techniques for both Windows and Linux environments
Thorough knowledge of security automation and compliance validation tools
Experience with security incident response and vulnerability management
Advanced knowledge of PKI infrastructure and certificate management
Group Policy security (Azure/Entra)
Windows Server security features and hardening
Database security and access controls
Security log analysis and monitoring tools
Vulnerability assessment tools
Security automation scripting
Zero-Trust Network Access solutions
Secure remote access solutions
Network security architecture
Security best practices for cloud environments (Azure/Entra)
Change management in high-security environments
Security audit procedures and documentation
Compliance reporting and validation
Security incident handling and response
Risk assessment and mitigation strategies

Nice To Haves

ITIL Certifications, preferred
Azure-Entra/Microsoft Certifications, preferred
Security certifications preferred (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CCSP)

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain security controls in accordance with NIST frameworks, CIS benchmarks, and PCI standards
Lead vulnerability assessments, security hardening initiatives, and remediation efforts across the enterprise
Design and maintain a secure Azure/Entra cloud environment following security best practices and compliance requirements
Develop and execute security automation scripts using PowerShell and/or other scripting language for system hardening and compliance validation
Manage and respond to security incidents, including zero-day vulnerabilities and critical patches
Implement and maintain secure configurations for Azure /Entra, Group Policy, Intune and PKI infrastructure
Configure and maintain system logging and security monitoring solutions (e.g., Splunk, Syslog)
Perform security assessments and audits to ensure compliance industry standard frameworks
Lead secure infrastructure migration and enhancement projects while maintaining compliance requirements
Manage enterprise database systems with focus on security best practices and access controls
Implement and maintain secure backup and disaster recovery solutions
Develop and maintain security documentation and standard operating procedures
Coordinate with cybersecurity team for continuous security improvements and threat mitigation
Manage and maintain company risk management platform for audit readiness against NIST and PCI standards.
Design and maintain Zero Trust architecture with identity-based access, continuous verification, least-privilege enforcement, and device trust controls.
Implement and manage Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) to securely support remote and cloud workloads while reducing dependence on perimeter-based security
Evaluate and secure AI-enabled tools and platforms in alignment with EDUCAUSE security standards, data governance, and regulatory requirements.
Implement security controls for AI workloads, including data protection, access controls, monitoring for misuse, and safeguards against data leakage.
Partner with stakeholders to assess AI risks, define responsible-use guardrails, and integrate AI threats into security, incident response, and risk management processes.
Continue to refine organization AI security practices, policies, and tooling as organizational needs evolve
Always represent EDUCAUSE in a professional manner; engages with co-workers, volunteers, and members in a civil, caring, respectful way. Supports the professional development of others in their work to advance the mission and vision of EDUCAUSE.
Participate in EDUCAUSE events and activities as needed. Travel may be required to support EDUCAUSE conferences/events, research team operations, and external events relevant to the position.
Act as a departmental liaison with employees, members, volunteers, volunteer groups, and clients.
Supports members in a manner that facilitates their growth, engagement, and enhances their EDUCAUSE experience.
As a frontline user of EDUCAUSE systems and data services, complies with data quality standards; adheres to data governance policies, procedures, and processes for ensuring data integrity. May act as the application or data collection lead for the department.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision
2-for-1 employer match to your 403(b) retirement plan; up to 10% of your base salary
Employer-paid Life and AD&D, Short‐Term Disability, and Long‐Term Disability
15 days of vacation and 6 days of personal time annually
9 paid holidays
One week of paid time off when offices are closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day
36-hour work week (without any reduction in pay) amounting to 26 additional days of paid time off each year
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Emergency Travel Assistance
Professional development assistance
Monthly connectivity reimbursement