INFORMATION SECURITY ENGINEER III-ENT

INFORMATION SECURITY ENGINEER III-ENT

University of Alabama, Birmingham - 4.1 Birmingham, AL Job Details $94,375 - $153,355 a year 16 hours ago Qualifications CMMC Certified Information Systems Auditor Computer Science HIPAA compliance management Cloud security engineering 5 years Writing skills

CISSP HIPAA

Information Systems Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Security assessment CISM Policy & process development Incident response Information Security Bachelor's degree Cloud-based systems System risk assessment (security system operation) NIST standards Research regulatory compliance Senior level Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity Bachelor's degree in computer science Information security auditing Communication skills System security plans Full Job Description Description

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham UAB seeks an

INFORMATION SECURITY ENGINEER III-EN

to plan, design, enforce and audit security policies and procedures which safeguard the integrity of and access to enterprise systems, files, and data elements. To recognize and identify potential areas where existing data security policies and procedures require change, or where ones need to be developed, especially regarding future business expansion. To provide management with risk assessments and security briefings to advise them of critical issues that may affect customers, or corporate security objectives. To evaluate and recommend security products, services and/or procedures to enhance productivity and effectiveness. This position will commit to fostering an environment of heightened security following Information Technology Security Policies and participating in security training, such as Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), on an annual basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for supporting research in maintaining institutional compliance with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) regulations, including NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and other federal mandates. This position involves collaborating with partners on the Cloud-based environment for CUI, and working closely with researchers to ensure security controls align with federal standards. 1. Develop and implement strategies for the security control requirements ensuring adherence to all applicable regulations and policies. 2. Stay updated on relevant regulations and policies related to research compliance and regulatory affairs. 3. Provide guidance and support to researchers, faculty, and staff on IT compliance practices. 4. Monitor the effectiveness of the research compliance program and make recommendations for improvement. 5. Act as a point of contact for security controls and IT compliance-related inquiries or concerns for research projects. 6. Performs other duties as assigned. (

Annual Salary:

$94,375 - $153,355) Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or similar or a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification preferred. IT Experience specifically related to cybersecurity is necessary.

Preferred Skills:

Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and federal CUI handling regulations. Experience with writing system Security Plans, POAMs, Incident Response Plans Experience working with cloud security solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams. Experience with GovCloud or other secure cloud-based research platforms. Prior experience in higher education research security a big plus. Certification or credentials related to Cybersecurity (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCP) a plus. UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

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Information Technology Organization :

191300000

Enterprise Info Security Employee Status :

Regular Shift :

Day/1st Shift Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Remote/Hybrid Eligible