The Information Security Engineer is a member of the team responsible for implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of cybersecurity tools at Brown University. They work both within Brown's Office of Information Technology (OIT) and with departmental technical contacts to ensure that university data and resources are adequately protected and maintained in accordance with university security policies and standards.
The Information Security Engineer is involved with the evaluation, testing, and validation of the security of new products, solutions, and methodologies.
They are a member of the Information Security Incident Response Team and participate in security incident response and forensic analysis as needed.
This role directly supports services or procedures that may need urgent response at any time, and is required to participate in a 24x7 team on-call rotation schedule. OIT team members are expected to respond to alerts during their on-call times. It is the team member’s responsibility to coordinate alternate on-call coverage in advance if planned time off is scheduled. This role may also be contacted for escalation or backup support outside of on-call time, and is expected to respond to alerts if possible.
3-5 years combined IT and information security experience
An eagerness to constantly learn
Hands on experience with security systems and procedures, including technologies such as firewalls, web application firewalls, intrusion detection/protection systems, EDR software, authentication systems, log management, penetration testing, and incident response
Hands on experience automating security tools for monitoring, response, and testing. Scripting and programming experience (Python, PowerShell, or bash)
Ability to analyze, understand, and act upon vulnerabilities identified by security tools. Technical background necessary to determine who in the organization can address discovered vulnerabilities and the ability to clearly communicate the findings
Technical background necessary to identify threats to the environment, ability to propose potential solutions, and guide efforts to reduce or eliminate the threat
Ability to communicate technical issues to a wide variety of audiences
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; ability to multitask, change direction, effectively prioritize, and meet deadlines
An independent contributor who can work with a variety of cross-functional teams
Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Located in historic Providence, Rhode Island and founded in 1764, Brown University is the seventh-oldest college in the United States. Brown is an independent, coeducational Ivy League institution comprising undergraduate and graduate programs, plus the Alpert Medical School, School of Public Health, School of Engineering, and the School of Professional Studies.
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