Senior IT Security Analyst/ Engineer

Description

At NNU, you will discover a university with a century-long history of providing a transformational education that is committed to helping individuals elevate their God-given purpose as they live into our Here for Good promise. We believe an education is more than an intellectual pursuit; it is more than merely acquiring a degree to get a better job. At Northwest Nazarene University, we believe that a meaningful life is rooted in timeless values and empowered by a community that embodies these principles for each and every one of our students, staff, and faculty. Together, we realize our potential by committing to a life of service that transforms ourselves, our society, and the world.

Founded in 1913, Northwest Nazarene University is a comprehensive Christian university with 80 undergraduate areas of study, 18 master’s degrees in six different disciplines, five Education Specialists degrees and two doctoral degrees. NNU has more than 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 6,000 continuing education students and more than 10,000 high school students who participate in the University’s concurrent credit program. NNU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), a regional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

NNU is situated in a best-of-all-worlds location. Just minutes away from the urban lifestyle of Boise as well as a myriad of outdoor activities, NNU is the place for those who want to be in the thick of things and those who want to get away from it all. From easy access to local ski resorts, mountain hiking, and river rafting to a wide array of cultural opportunities there is something for everyone. NNU has a long and deep association with the Church of the Nazarene, and all University faculty and staff commit themselves to living out their faith in a community shaped by serious scholarship and Christian values.

Description of Position

The Information Technology Department is seeking applicants to fill the Senior IT Security Analyst/Engineer position. This is an exempt, full-time, 12-month (1.0 FTE) position. This position has primary responsibility to manage the enterprise IT security and infrastructure functions for NNU. This position reports to the Director of Information Technology.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This senior level position will be responsible for delivery of IT infrastructure and IT security services
• Maintain the utmost level of confidentiality with sensitive University data
• Manage NNU's enterprise IT security program to include: training, planning, reporting
• Develop enterprise IT security training and awareness program
• Develop IT security strategies and/or other initiatives
• Oversee approved implementations
• Work closely with all NNU staff, faculty and students to increase IT security awareness
• Promote the services of Information Technology to NNU technology users
• Negotiate agreements with technology vendors
• Negotiate and manage contracts for NNU's IT infrastructure and related technologies
• Keep abreast of industry trends as well as current and future technologies in higher education
• Work closely with other members of the IT team on future strategic planning, DR planning and overall direction of IT
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with major in related area
• Sufficient skills, knowledge and training to take full ownership of and responsibility for all essential functions of this position
• Minimum of 5+ years of strong, progressively responsible enterprise IT security and network experience  
• The University requires that all candidates be Christians (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition), and must be comfortable with, in agreement with the mission and lifestyle values of NNU
• Candidate are asked to respond to the information items listed on the NNU Christian Mission requirements
• High motivation and commitment to the University, including the ability to self-start, be calm under pressure, meet deadlines, work without direct supervision, be able to multitask, problem-solve, and relate to a variety of personalities under diverse circumstances
• Excellent strategic, customer service, people management, organizational, communication and problem solving skills
• Broad and deep range of expertise in security and network technologies and principles
• Ability to lead in an often chaotic environment of constant change
• Ability to relate to end user needs and frustrations
• Strong vendor management skills, with experience managing multiple vendor contracts
• Strong collaborative and leadership skills with other team members
• Must be dependable, with proven record of punctuality and consistent attendance
• Ability to view a computer screen for extended periods with or without accommodation
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time with or without accommodation

Compensation

The salary will be determined by the educational background and experience of each applicant. Full-time personnel will be offered access to a benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance for employee and family, life and disability insurance, flexible spending plan, tuition benefits, opportunities for professional development, and a retirement program.

Northwest Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University is permitted, and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights act of 1964 as amended.)