Position Overview

Butler University’s Information Technology department is currently seeking a passionate and skilled Information Security Engineer who is eager to join a team that values education, collaboration, innovation, and fun. The Engineer will enjoy a unique opportunity to be involved in Butler’s network security and cybersecurity initiatives at all levels. Interested candidates should possess a high degree of technical proficiency in information security and embody the following qualities and values: highly organized, excellent communicator, exhibit action bias, service-oriented, detail-oriented, and team-oriented. This role will have an expected start date of November 2024. 

Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer, the Information Security Engineer role has the primary responsibility of safeguarding Butler University's computing network, storage systems and applications. The Engineer plans, implements and monitors security measures to protect Butler’s technology infrastructure (with a primary focus on network infrastructure) from cyber-related risks including, but not limited to, malware, ransomware, hacking, intrusion, infiltration, natural disasters and other external/internal threats. The Engineer collaborates with the System Architecture team to embed best practice security controls into network and system design.  

The Engineer also works with applications teams to ensure proper security is being implemented to protect critical business applications. This individual will work together with team members to create project plans, timelines, and deliverables, and will guide Operations personnel. The Engineer will also work with hardware vendors, provide detailed written documentation of support protocols for supported systems, and provide occasional end-user training. The Engineer may also occasionally provide consultative services or participate in other external ventures as requested as part of Butler-owned value-added reseller AvantBlue.

Are you ready to move your career forward? Are you interested in joining a world-class group of technology professionals to support and enhance the teaching and learning of Butler students? Butler University was founded on ideas of equity and academic excellence. Come join a team where we boldly innovate and enrich the communities around us. 

Responsibilities

• Principal technical subject matter expert for implementing security controls in consultation with the Infrastructure and Applications teams  
• Configuring, implementing, and maintaining intrusion detection systems, threat detection systems, security infrastructure devices, firewalls, virtual private networks, web protocols, and email security. 
• Investigating security incidents and recommend remediation paths  
• Working with Butler’s Security Advisory Team and Security Operations Center to lead projects that increase the overall security posture of the University  
• Planning, engineering, and monitoring the security arrangements for the protection of the network and business application systems 
• Determining, recommending, and implementing the latest technologies and processes that will improve the overall security profile of Butler  
• Using industry-standard analysis criteria (and partnering with third-party vendors) to test the security level of the university, and weaknesses in software and hardware.  
• Developing tracking documents to note system vulnerabilities, reporting the security analysis and monitoring findings.  
• Informing IT executive management of security incidents as soon as possible. 
• Working with the CISO and Security Advisory Team to define and maintain security policies. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in IT, Business, Leadership, Operations or related field required  
• 5+ years of network security experience, including principal accountability for design and implementation of wired and wireless networks, firewalls, VPN, and web security 
• 5+ years of IT cybersecurity, infrastructure, application security or related experience 
• Proven experience participating in large IT cybersecurity projects involving cross-functional teams and business units 
• The ability to visualize, articulate, conceptualize or solve both complex and noncomplex problems  
• Excellent reading, writing, speaking and listening skills 
• Ability to balance cybersecurity considerations with real-world business processes  
• Broad knowledge of IT systems and business analyst processes 
• Ability and desire to thrive in a team environment 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Technology, Cybersecurity or other technology-related field preferred  
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security +, CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), CCNP Security (Cisco Certified Network Professional Security), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) certification or GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) preferred  
• Proficiency in a programming or scripting language preferred  
• 2+ years experience in a higher education environment preferred  
• Leadership and/or project management experience  
• Experience with providing support for enterprise -level application systems 
• Experience with vendor management 
• Project management/budgeting experience 
• Experience with writing, organizing and maintaining technical documentation 

BU Benefits and Perks

Please check out Butler’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:

• Paid Time Off and Holidays:
• 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days)
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
• Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
• Health:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs
• Retirement:
• 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
• Tuition Assistance:
• Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
• Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
• Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
• Covers tuition only
• Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents
• Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:
• Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty
• LinkedIn Learning Courses
• Free premium subscription to the Calm App
• Free subscription to the WSJ and NYT
• Discount at the College Bookstore
• Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances

About Butler

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.

Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University means so much more than a job. Join the dedicated, innovative, and supportive community of faculty and staff that is moving Butler Beyond.

Butler University is an equal-opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees.  We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.