Information Security Systems Specialist – Stanford University – Stanford, CA

URL: https://stanford.taleo.net/careersection/mobile_stanford_external/jobdet...
 
Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop plans to safeguard computer configurations against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
  • Participate in and lead internal audits, in cooperation with the Information Security Office; develop appropriate criteria needed to assess the level of new/existing applications and/or technology infrastructure elements for compliance with enterprise security standards.
  • Perform security risk assessment and mitigation. Inspect system and network data for computer and network usage policy compliance, system integrity and incident response.
  • Develop and deliver educational information to system administrators and users. Lead the development and documentation of information security standards, best practices and guidelines.
  • Develop, implement and manage policies and procedures related to IT security and operational support systems in collaboration with the Information Security Office.
  • Develop and implement ongoing test plans to ensure compliance with standards and processes (selecting sample, verifying documentation and other requirements).
  • Research, design and advocate new technologies, architectures and security products.
  • Mentor and train team members and peers on cyber security solutions and actively participate on system and application improvement project teams.
  • Maintain a state-of-the-art awareness of information security issues, incidents, problems, utilities, legal requirements and solutions for all major information system platforms in use at Stanford.

 
Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree plus five years relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Proven system administrator and operations experience in an enterprise environment with Windows and Unix servers.
  • In-depth knowledge of authentication protocols, encryption algorithms and other security fundamentals.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of industry standard information security practices.
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of networking protocols, principles and devices.
  • Extensive experience with debugging, troubleshooting, forensics, and security utilities.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical ideas to non-technical audience and work with individuals at all levels.
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of IT industry trends and emerging technologies and an ability to relate them to Stanford and its mission.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading/mentoring team members and providing technical guidance to customers and stakeholders.
  • High level of integrity and excellent judgment concerning proprietary and privacy issues.
  • Experience with security tools such as Splunk, BigFix, Bit9, OSSEC, AirWatch, EMET, SCEP, and Qualys.
  • Advanced knowledge of security trends and best practices.
  • Experience in process automation and/or application development.
  • Knowledge of system and network architecture and interrelationships (technical and functional).
  • Proven ability to lead and work on large/complex system deployment projects in a team environment.

Interested: Please apply online at the Stanford University website with the URL above.