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Cybersecurity Engineer

Denison University

United States, Ohio, Granville

100 West College Street (Show on map)

Jun 13, 2025

Job Posting Information

Position Type	Administrative Staff
Classification Title	Administrative Staff
Position Title	Cybersecurity Engineer
Position Number	A00549
Pay Grade Level	AD 01
Salary	$62,000 - $85,000
Department	Information Technology Services
Posting Number	S 121301475
Full or Part Time	Full Time
Number of Months
Position End Date
FTE	1
Work Schedule
Basic Function	Who We Are Denison University is dedicated to inspiring and educating students to become autonomous thinkers, discerning moral agents, and active citizens. Information Technology Services ( ITS) supports this mission by delivering secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions for learning, research, and operations. The cybersecurity team plays a critical role within ITS - protecting systems and data, enabling trust, and helping the university meet its responsibilities to students, faculty, staff, and partners. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid leave, healthcare, retirement plans, and tuition benefits, alongside a commitment to professional development and collaborative work. Who You Are You're an individual passionate about tackling modern cybersecurity challenges. You possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and are adept at implementing, managing, and updating systems and policies to maintain robust security standards and ensure reliable service delivery. Your curiosity drives you to stay current with emerging technologies and best practices. You communicate directly, honestly, and clearly, and you understand the critical role of data in making sound security decisions. You also understand the human element of security, valuing the trust and collaboration of everyone in our community, and are ready to lead by example in promoting a culture of cybersecurity awareness and excellence within the university. You're also prepared for occasional after-hours response when critical issues arise. Your Team You'll be part of a two-person cybersecurity team alongside the Senior Director of Cybersecurity, to whom you'll report directly. This small-team model is intentional, enabling agility, visibility, and close collaboration across ITS and the broader campus community. With exposure to systems, strategy, and operations, the role offers opportunities to deepen your expertise, build new competencies, and help shape the university's cybersecurity program.
Essential Job Functions	What You Will Do Protect Denison's information assets by maintaining and monitoring security standards Manage Identity & Access Management (IAM) operations to ensure secure and reliable access to digital services Utilize security tools such as CrowdStrike and Tenable to detect, investigate, and mitigate risks Review systems and processes to ensure compliance with standards and regulations (e.g., FERPA, GLBA, PCI-DSS) Promote cybersecurity awareness through training and engagement with faculty, staff, and students Conduct vendor risk assessments to protect university data and services Investigate cybersecurity incidents, identify root causes, and lead remediation efforts Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications	An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity concepts such as threats, vulnerabilities, security operations, or identity management Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to build trust and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues A proactive mindset and an eagerness to learn and adapt to a changing threat landscape
Preferred Qualifications	While no single candidate is likely to meet all of the following, strong applicants will bring several of these qualities: Four (4) or more years of progressively responsible experience in IT, with exposure to cybersecurity, infrastructure, systems administration, or related technical domains A commitment to continuous learning and staying current with information security trends and best practices Ability to analyze reports, logs, and systems to identify security issues, service problems, and improve controls Proficiency with tools and practices in areas such as EDR/MDR, firewalls, forensic analysis, identity and access management (IAM), network security, penetration testing, SIEM, systems administration, and/or vulnerability management Skill in scripting or automation using Python, PowerShell, or Linux shell Knowledge of IAM processes such as account provisioning, deprovisioning, access reviews, and MFA administration
Physical Demands	Office environment/no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.
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Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email
Open Date	06/12/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	For full consideration, please apply by July 7, 2025.
Additional Information
Denison University Background Check Statement	The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.
Denison University EEO Statement	Denison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Title IX Notice: Sex discrimination is prohibited by federal law through Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Denison does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates including admissions and employment. For Denison's official Notice of Non-Discrimination, please visit https://denison.edu/forms/non-discrimination-notice. You can learn more about Title IX at Denison at https://denison.edu/campus/title-ix. Job seekers who may need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (740) 587-6299 or by email at HR@denison.edu.