Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

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Position Information

Position Title

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Description

Job Summary The Hillsdale College digital landscape is rapidly expanding, and so are the challenges that accompany safeguarding the College's information and technology. We are seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to engineer, implement, and maintain the College's strategic and tactical protections against modern cybersecurity threats.

You will be at the forefront of executing our next generation of defensive measures, working closely with our internal Information Security team and collaborating with external partners such as our MSSP, penetration testing firms, and vendors supporting vulnerability management and the hybrid on-premises / Azure cloud infrastructure.

Successful candidates will have a solid background of at least 10 years of InfoSec implementation and operational experience, coupled with in-depth, hands-on experience in system administration, network architecture, and security engineering and operations. Your experience integrating security through implementation testing, and ongoing operation and maintenance will be essential to protecting Hillsdale College's information systems and sensitive data from threats.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform Technical Risk Assessments : Apply tools and methodologies aligned with NIST CSF and ISO 27001 framework components to identify, evaluate, and prioritize cybersecurity risks.
• Perform Vendor Security Assessments : Execute technical evaluations of vendors by running security assessments, reviewing vendor controls, and validating compliance with the College's cybersecurity requirements.
• Deploy and Maintain Security Policies and Procedures : Work with the Senior Director of Information Security and governance advisors to operationalize security policies and ensure they are technically enforced to mitigate risks.
• Support Policy Implementation : Provide technical input to ensure security policies are practical and enforceable across the College's technologies for operations, teaching, outreach, and fundraising.
• Deliver Cybersecurity Training Support : Provide technical insights and practical examples for awareness training programs to strengthen staff understanding of security best practices.
• Monitor and Report on Security Metrics : Use monitoring tools (e.g., SIEM, vulnerability scanners) to collect and analyze metrics and KPIs, assess the College's security posture, and validate the effectiveness of technical controls.
• Provide Technical Input for Communication : Supply clear technical details and updates to support communication plans, ensuring stakeholders receive accurate security information for continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

Continuing Education

Other Skills

Expert-level

Systems, Network and Cybersecurity Engineering and Operations

Security Standards and Compliance

NICCS / NICE S0141, S0459, S0461, S0531, S0673, S0686, S0806, S0939, S0940, S0941, S0942

Proficient-level

NICCS / NICE S0950, S0951

Physical Demands

Physical Requirements The ability to operate equipment, including installation, maintenance, and retirement of computer and network equipment, display monitors, and the like. The position is mainly sedentary but may require the incumbent to walk, stoop, crouch, or climb.

Personal Characteristics The Information Technology Services Department interacts with all College students, faculty, and staff. A clean, neat appearance and a pleasant relationship supporting the College mission are essential.

Code of Commitment

Be a good representative of Hillsdale College to promote the liberal arts, the College's original Articles of Association, and operating principles stated in the Staff Code of Commitment. The Mission Statement should be considered in all aspects of the position. The teaching of Christian faith shall remain a conspicuous aim of the College.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S199P

Open Date

09 / 05 / 2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

No

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