This position is a security-focused member of USU Information Technology’s uniquely combined team of systems and security professionals. The Enterprise Systems and Security Engineering team is responsible for architecting and securing USU’s most important and relevant technology services.

Does the following describe you?

• Excited to work on a team to protect and improve organizational security by identifying, documenting, preventing, and mitigating threats through both technical and educational efforts?
• Experienced and personable? Like to work in a diverse environment, communicate with clarity, and think creatively and strategically?
• Enjoy working with persons and groups across USU and the Utah System of Higher Education as a security advocate and enabler to promote a culture of security?
• Ready to join an amazing team, create great relationships, define a vision for security, make change, get stuff done, live in Cache Valley, and have fun?

• Lead web application and application security efforts supporting secure development practices
• Coordinate remediation efforts in collaboration with development teams and departments
• Monitor and respond to system, network, and application log events
• Participate in regular vulnerability assessments
• Provide security related advice, feedback, and training
• Create and maintain documentation
• Participate in incident response teams
• Stay abreast of security landscape
• Audit and assess internal and 3rd party systems and applications
• Design, implement, and maintain security systems
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• The position will be hired at either level I through III based on these qualifications:
  
  • Level I: Bachelor's degree* in an IT-related field or an equivalent** combination of education plus experience is required.
  • Level II: Bachelor's degree* plus 2 years of experience in an IT-related field or an equivalent** combination of experience plus education is required; holds appropriate certifications and/or demonstrates equivalent knowledge in area of expertise.
  • Level III: Bachelor's degree* plus 4 years of experience in an IT-related field or an equivalent** combination of education plus experience is required; holds appropriate certifications and/or demonstrates equivalent knowledge in area of expertise.
    *Bachelor's degree must be in an IT-related field from an accredited 4-year institution.
    **One year of education is equivalent to one year of experience for the combination of both education and experience.
• Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check
• US Citizenship Required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Regulatory compliance experience and understanding
• Industry certifications
• Experience with SIEM, NIDS, NIPS, ELK, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate both written and verbally with others
• Proven proficiency working with limited supervision
• Understanding of networking and OSI model
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Competence with Linux, MacOS, and Windows operating systems
• Understanding of web application technologies and web application security testing
• Respect for privacy and confidentiality
• Familiar with incident response process
• Scripting experience
• Adhere to the IT Core Competencies

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

*updated 01/2025

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023