Security Engineering Manager

Security Engineering Manager Job

ID2958874

Business UnitNDUS System Info Tech Services Location Grand Forks Posted04/09/2026 Full/Part TimeFull-Time DepartmentSecurity Close Date04/26/2026

Position Description & Details Posting Date:

4/9/2026

Position Title:

Security Engineering Manager Position #: 00103136 Full-time, benefited, exempt (from FLSA overtime), position in the 3000 broadband # of

Openings:

1

Salary:

$100,000 - $110,000 annual salary plus a competitive benefits package including paid family health coverage.

Benefits:

Core Technology Services offers a competitive benefit package including a generous retirement plan and employer paid family health insurance, basic life insurance, sick leave, annual leave, employee tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount, and 10 paid holidays.

Location:

Grand Forks, ND or Fargo, ND - remote work supported if work location is within the state of North Dakota or within a commutable distance from

Grand Forks or Fargo Closing Date:

s received by 11:59 PM 4/26/2026 will receive first consideration. Open until filled.

Job Summary:

Core Technology Services (CTS) provides secure information management and technology services to North Dakota University System students, faculty, staff, and state residents. CTS links academic and business services with the NDUS community, connecting users to the information and educational resources they need to accomplish their goals. This Security Engineering Manager role provides administrative and technical assistance in the management of information security. This position reports to the Director of Information Security for the North Dakota University System (NDUS) and serves the Core Technology Services (CTS) group and the NDUS member institutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage the CTS Security Engineering Team Develop, implement, and maintain security technologies and systems Prepare and execute security assessments, analysis and remediation Participate in risk analyses for central and distributed systems and networks Conduct education and awareness programs related to IT security Maintain proficiency in current trends and issues in IT security Develop and maintain IT security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in information security, security engineering, or a closely related technical security role. Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining security or enterprise technologies. Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical security concepts to non-technical audiences. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information. Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate in a team environment with technical staff and cross functional teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING

Master's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or MIS. Professional security certifications such as

CISSP, CISM, GIAC

(GSEC, GCIH), CEH, or equivalent. Prior supervisory or people-management experience, including hiring, coaching, and performance management of technical staff. Previous experience in higher education. Working knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and regulatory requirements applicable to higher education or public sector environments (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, PCI, NIST, GLBA, CIS). Experience conducting or leading security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and remediation activities for systems and networks. Experience with identity and access management, including MFA and privileged access management (PAM). Experience with deployment and management of centralized logging systems. Experience with information protection, data loss prevention, and encryption systems. Experience developing or contributing to security policies, standards, and awareness programs. Experience using common scripting languages.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants should apply online at the 

NDUS CTS

Careers Page (opens in a new tab) and upload a cover letter specifically addressing the job qualifications, a current resume and names and email addresses of three professional references. Applicants who are veterans and eligible to claim veteran's preference must include Form DD214 with the application for employment; claims for disabled veteran's preference must include Form DD214 and a letter less than one year old from the Department of Veterans' Affairs indicating disability; claims for preference as the eligible spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran must include Form DD214, a marriage certificate and a letter less than one year old from the Department of Veterans' Affairs indicating disability, or the veteran's death certificate. Due to access to restricted information, the successful candidate will be required to complete a satisfactory criminal background check. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and I-9 employment certification is required at hire. There is no sponsorship available for this position. Persons who may need additional job information or may require accommodation or assistance with the application or interview process should contact Jennifer Swanson at (701) 792-6315, or email jennifer.swanson.3@ndus.edu. TTY Number 1-800-366-6888.

CONFIDENTIALITY OF APPLICATION MATERIALS

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are exempt, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists.

EEO/AA STATEMENT

NDUS/Core Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE NOTICE

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

NO SMOKING NOTICE

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.