Information Security Engineer - Enterprise Cybersecurity

About Ellucian

Ellucian powers innovation for higher education, partnering with approximately 3,000 customers across 50 countries, serving more than 21 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, including data-rich tools for student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners and user community of more than 45,000 provides best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.

About the Opportunity

Ellucian is seeking an Information Security Engineer to support our partner, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Harrison County Campus, in strengthening its information security posture and safeguarding critical technology systems and institutional data. In this role, you will collaborate closely with IT leadership and cross-functional teams to implement security best practices, identify and mitigate risks, and support initiatives that ensure a secure, reliable, and resilient technology environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in protecting the college’s digital infrastructure while supporting its broader technology strategy and institutional mission.

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Where you will make an impact

Security Planning and Implementation:

• Develop, implement, and update security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Additions/removals/changes to be presented to the Technology Council for review.
• Design and implement security measures to safeguard information systems and data.
• Liaison with college Administrative Services on cybersecurity insurance coverages.

Vulnerability Management:

• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and address potential weaknesses in the organization's systems and applications.
• Provide monthly executive summaries to the CIO.

Incident Response:

• Respond to and investigate security incidents, breaches, and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain an approved incident response plan.

Security Awareness and Training:

• Maintain a security awareness programs to educate employees about security policies and best practices.
• Maintain a phishing simulation program for college employees on a monthly basis.
• Provide training to staff on cybersecurity topics through the college Employee Development Program (EDP).

Access Control:

• Manage user access privileges and permissions, including MFA.
• Implement and enforce access control policies.
• Maintain approved roles and permissions security groups based on employee position code.

Network Security:

• Monitor and analyze network traffic for security incidents.
• Manage firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other network security devices and applications.
• Manage operating system and application patch management cycle.
• Manage desktop security compliance and patch management cycle.

Security Auditing and Compliance:

• Conduct regular security audits to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Stay informed about changes in security regulations and standards.
• Conduct roles and permissions audits annually for college applications.

Security Monitoring:

• Monitor security alerts and incidents; participate in incident response activities.
• Utilize security information and event management (SIEM) tools to analyze and respond to security events.

What you will bring

• 5+ years of experience working with Microsoft Active Directory, Virtualized Server farms (VMWare), Azure Cloud including Azure AD, IaaS, and security, networking, and firewall technologies
• Experience writing cybersecurity policies, such as incident response plans, security programs, identity management, etc.
• Strong understanding of industry trends and standards. Strong end user orientation and Strong work ethic
• Solid organizational skills, ability to work with staff, faculty, and administration at all skill and management levels.
• "Can do" attitude and exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Is able to work independently with minimal supervision in a technically diverse and rapidly changing while maintaining existing legacy systems 
• Preferred certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISA, VMWare, HP and Dell server hardware, Cisco networking highly desired.
• Preferred experience with Microsoft Active Directory, LINUX, Tomcat Web Services, Single Sign On (SSO), and Multi-Factor Authentication, Emerging technologies e.g. Artificial Intelligence, blockchain, and cybersecurity policy writing.

What makes #Ellucianlife

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision  
• Flexible time off  
• Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
• 401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future
• Parental Leave
• 5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
• Telemedicine
• Wellness
  • Headspace Care (mental health)
  • Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
• RethinkCare & Wellthy– caregiver support
• Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups  
• Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
• We Foster a learning culture with:
  
  • Education Assistance Program 
  • Professional development opportunities
  • LinkedIn Learning

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