IT Security Specialist

Job ID: 59500

Location: National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab), Tallahassee

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Department

This position is within FSU’s Department of Information Technology Services (ITS)

This position will be at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab), the largest and highest-powered magnet lab in the world.

Responsibilities

This position will work with the Computer Support Group at the MagLab. This position is responsible for implementing security strategies and protocols to protect the MagLab against cybersecurity risks.

Responsible for research, development, implementation, testing and reviewing areas of information security to protect information and prevent unauthorized access. Inform users about security measures, explain potential threats, implement security measures, and conduct employee security awareness training. Help coordinate the development of the MagLab's information technology strategic risk management program. Assist with development, implementation, and maintenance of organizational information security policies and procedures in coordination with appropriate administrative or executive offices. Communicate risk mitigation and security strategies to upper levels of management.

Engage in unit information risk and privacy assessments and related monitoring activities in coordination with other compliance and operation assessment functions. This involves conducting business impact analysis, disaster recovery planning, identifying vulnerabilities, and devising appropriate security measures. Act as subject matter expert, recommend and implement corrective measures to technical challenges that may threaten information privacy and security standards. Work closely with FSU's Information Technology Services (ITS) and Information Security and Privacy Office (ISPO).

Develop and maintain policies, standards, procedures, and cybersecurity framework in alignment with NIST, NSF and FSU guidelines, policies, standards and procedures. Monitor and implement ever-changing federal and NSF cybersecurity requirements for a national laboratory/large facility.

Implement and monitor surveillance systems, like logging server, and monitor current systems to remediate cybersecurity risks on MagLab servers and endpoints. Develop emergency response plans specific to a national laboratory, conduct drills and training sessions, and implement and monitor surveillance systems to respond to security incidents promptly. In case of a security breach, investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or other appropriate degree and two years of experience or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (Note: or a high school diploma/equivalent and six years of experience.)

Preferred Qualifications

This position requires knowledge and experience in policy and procedure documentation. Working with and documenting coordinator and support staff functions is a large function of this position to document current procedures.

How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is open until filled

Helpful

Who is an ideal candidate for this position?

This position requires strong interpersonal skills.

What is a typical day in this position?

You will conduct interviews with current coordinators and staff as to how they function using MagLab web applications and document them to facilitate updated policies and procedures.

The MagLab is operated for the National Science Foundation by a collaboration of institutions comprising FSU, UF, and LANL. FSU is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer. We encourage women and all underrepresented racial and ethnic groups to apply. FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf

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