Cybersecurity Engineer

Howard Community College; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 78,659 - 112,090; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & benefits package

Medical and dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave programs

Retirement options

Job summary

Howard Community College seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer to design and manage enterprise security controls across network, identity, endpoint, and cloud domains. You will implement secure architectures and work under senior engineers to ensure compliant, scalable protections.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, incident support, and lifecycle management of security tools, with a focus on robust security across campus systems.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity or related field.
• Certifications such as CISM or CISA, Security+, CySA+ or equivalent preferred.
• Develops, tunes, and maintains detection rules and alerting within SIEM and monitoring platforms.
• Implements endpoint security controls including EDR/XDR and patching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Implements enterprise cybersecurity architecture across network, endpoint, identity, and cloud environments.
• Configures and maintains enterprise security platforms (SIEM, EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS, email security).
• Applies security architecture standards and control requirements.
• Collaborates with IT teams to securely implement systems and services.
• Automates security processes and improves runbooks.

Skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SIEM

EDR/XDR

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Vulnerability management

Job description

About Us

Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020. Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff, and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever‑changing needs and interests of a dynamic community.

Position Information

• Title: Cybersecurity Engineer
• FLSA: Exempt
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Hours Per Week: 37.5
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday. Occasional evening & weekend work.
• Grade Level: 17
• Compensation Range: $78,659 – $112,090 (starting salary based on qualifications and experience)

Summary

The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, integration, and lifecycle management of enterprise security controls and platforms across the institution. This role focuses on building secure, scalable, and resilient environments across network, identity, endpoint, and cloud domains. The position operates in an implementation‑focused capacity under the direction of senior engineers or security architects and is responsible for executing approved designs and engineering standards.

Essential Role Responsibilities

• Implements enterprise cybersecurity architecture across network, endpoint, identity, and cloud environments in alignment with approved designs.
• Engineers, configures, and maintains enterprise security platforms including SIEM, EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS, email security, and vulnerability management tools.
• Applies security architecture standards and control requirements established by senior engineers and security architects.
• Collaborates with IT infrastructure, networking, and application teams to securely implement systems and services.
• Automates security processes and integrates tooling to improve operational efficiency and response effectiveness.
• Supports incident response through engineering remediation, containment improvements, and control optimization.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's degree

Experience Required

• 3‑5 years of experience in cybersecurity or equivalent combination of education and professional experience, including enterprise‑wide security awareness training, software assessments, policy maintenance, vulnerability maintenance, control evaluation, compliance, audit planning, testing and reporting.
• Certifications such as CISM or CISA, Security+, CySA+ or equivalent preferred.
• Develops, tunes, and maintains detection rules, correlation logic, and alerting within SIEM and monitoring platforms.
• Implement endpoint security controls including EDR/XDR, system hardening, and patching strategies.
• Engineers network security controls including firewalls, segmentation strategies, access control lists, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Supports secure design and implementation of campus network infrastructure, integrating PON, wireless, and edge connectivity.
• Implements identity and access management (IAM) controls including authentication, authorization, and privileged access enforcement.
• Conducts vulnerability scanning, validates remediation efforts, and supports risk prioritization activities.
• Implements and maintains technical security controls required for regulatory compliance (e.g., GLBA, FERPA), audit readiness, and cyber insurance requirements.
• Owns lifecycle management, tuning, and performance optimization of security tools and controls.
• Documents system configurations, engineering standards, implementation procedures, and operational runbooks.
• Provides technical guidance to cybersecurity analysts and IT staff on tool usage and security best practices.
• Strong experience implementing enterprise security technologies and controls at scale.
• Advanced knowledge of network architecture (Layer 1‑3), firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, and secure protocols.
• Experience with security platforms such as SIEM (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel), EDR/XDR, vulnerability scanners, and email security systems.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements, including NIST, CIS Controls, GLBA, and FERPA.
• Ability to implement secure, scalable, and resilient solutions aligned with institutional standards.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.
• Experience in higher education or similarly complex enterprise environments preferred.
• Participates in escalation and on‑call support for critical security incidents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demand Summary

Overtime, evening, and weekend work may be required. Employees may need to use a cell phone to maintain office contact and participate in system cybersecurity meetings and technical reviews.

Benefits Summary

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid leave programs.
• Participation in the Maryland Retirement and Pension System with two retirement options: The Pension (7% employee contribution) and The ORP (403(b) with 7.25% employer contribution).

Applicant Requirements

Pre‑employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

EEO Statement

Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & affirmative action employer that values diversity within its faculty, staff, and student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443‑518‑1100.