**38595BR** **Extended Job Title:** Enterprise Information Security Engineer III **Position Description:** The Enterprise Information Security Engineer's scope of responsibilities includes the assessment, design, and implementation of enterprise-level security technologies to safeguard the institution's information resources. This position will train and develop team members and lead and/or manage complex other technical projects.The Enterprise Information Security Engineer III will work with other departments and areas at tactical and strategic levels and will also interface with the external community, stakeholders, vendors, and other partners in providing security solutions.Discretion and sound judgment are expected. Enterprise positions are restricted for use in central IT Division areas reporting to the institutional CIO and, as such, may interface with key IT leadership and/or other functional leadership within from the institutions. **Requisition ID:** 38595BR **Optional Attachments:** Professional License/Certification, Recommendation/Referral **Travel Required:** Up to 25% **Major/Essential Functions:** + Assist with, and may lead, the assessment, testing, validation, and documentation of the current security technology infrastructure, including next-gen firewalls, IDS, IPS, SIEM, PAM, sandboxes, encryption, endpoint protection, NAC, and others; provide recommendations that significantly improve the institution's threat prevention, detection, and response capabilities in innovative ways. + Demonstrated ability to configure and maintain security infrastructure SW and HW to protect enterprise-wide mission-critical systems and information resources through continuous security monitoring. + Assist in the assessment, planning, development, and documentation of the enterprise-level IT security strategy and architecture as directed by TTU Enterprise IT Security management. + Provide support to team members and other staff regarding system and data safeguard best practices. + Will support TTU's Enterprise IT Security team members. + Will assist with the development and production of security metrics, analytics, and reports as required. + Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, EITS leadership, CISO, or CIO. + Maintains an active awareness of the evolving security threat landscape. + Maintains an active awareness of federal, state, and local regulations policies, and industry standards. + Interface with users, vendors, or other stakeholders. May interface with key IT leadership and/or other functional leadership from the TTU system institutions. + Adheres to all appropriate institutional policies (including IT OPs) and other relevant internal department policies. **Grant Funded?:** No **Pay Basis:** Monthly **Schedule Details:** M-F 8am-5pm Exempt - add'l hours as needed **Work Location:** Lubbock **Preferred Qualifications:** Professional certifications are not required, but SANS, ISACA, ISC2 or other relevant security technology certifications may be preferred qualifications. Experience with relevant frameworks and regulations, such as NIST RMF, TAC 202, PCI DSS, HIPAA, FERPA, STIG/SCAP, GDPR, ISO 27000/27001, ISO 31000, FedRAMP, TX-RAMP, SOC 2, and/or HITRUST. Experience with next-gen firewalls, IDS, IPS, SIEM, PAM, sandboxes, encryption, endpoint protection, NAC, or other security technologies. **Department:** Enterprise IT Security **Required Attachments:** Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV **Job Type:** Full Time **Job Group:** Enterprise IT **Shift:** Day **Required Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree with coursework in cybersecurity, computer science, MIS, IT, or other related area plus seven years related full-time paid experience OR a combination of related education and/or experience. Applicants for this Security Sensitive Level II position will be subject to a criminal background check and must pass a drug and alcohol test after a conditional offer of employment has been extended, but before employment can be confirmed. **Does this position work in a research laboratory?:** No **Safety Information:** Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees. **Pay Statement:** Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan. **EEO Statement:** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. **About the University:** Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world. About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.