Senior Systems Security Engineer

Senior Systems Security Engineer

The University of Vermont (UVM) is looking for a Systems Security Engineer to help develop and maintain the security of our enterprise infrastructure.  In this Engineering role, you will contribute to operational security efforts including intrusion detection and prevention, vulnerability management and scanning, system and network logging, and analysis.  You will implement, manage, and integrate systems and software in support of Enterprise Technology Services’ information security mission.  And you will manage information security projects of significant impact, developing a deep understanding of UVM’s information ecosystem, and designing both systems and workflows to detect and prevent intrusion.  Qualified candidates will have a background in cybersecurity or systems engineering.

For the right candidate, fully remote (US-based) work is allowed for this position.

Apply here:  https://go.uvm.edu/sse

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, plus four years of work experience in systems/network/security engineering.
• Proficiency in the technical concepts underpinning internet-connected enterprise services.
• Proficiency programming in languages popular for orchestration/automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Perl, Rust, Go).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and interpersonal.
• Ability to work and manage projects in a collaborative, cross-departmental, team environment.
• Proven problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate risks, costs, and benefits of security measures.

Desired Experience:

• Intrusion detection and prevention, cybersecurity incident response, endpoint/network forensics, or continuous security monitoring.
• Implementing security measures across hybrid cloud/on-premises environments.
• Applying machine learning techniques to information security problems.
• Hardening servers, applications, and databases.
• Network management with Cisco equipment.
• Security information and event management (SIEM), vulnerability management tools, firewalls.
• Configuration management systems.
• Evaluating competing technology products and negotiating with vendors/service providers.

About UVM:

The University of Vermont is a comprehensive research university comprising eight schools and colleges, and offers its employees competitive salaries, outstanding benefits including tuition remission, and a superior academic workplace.  Burlington is consistently recognized for its quality of life, from four-season outdoor recreation to cultural events. 

Eligible employees can participate in the UVM’s comprehensive benefits program, which include the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary 403b retirement plan
• 20 paid vacation days in your first year, plus 15 additional paid holidays per year
• Family Support including Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness programs (Employee Assistance Program, mental health and well-being events)
• Tuition remission
• Professional Development Programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.