Cybersecurity Engineer

Radford University; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Radford University seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer for an onsite role in Radford, VA. You will administer security technologies, investigate threats, coordinate incident response, and support governance, risk management, and compliance.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of SIEM/EDR/XDR, vulnerability scanning, MFA, IAM practices, and strong written and verbal communication. Office hours are 8–5 with some weekends; 40 hours per week on campus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of security principles and controls for enterprise server and endpoint operating systems, network architectures, TCP/IP, DNS, and web, application, and database environments
• Understanding of security technologies including SIEM, EDR or XDR, intrusion detection and prevention, vulnerability scanning, infrastructure monitoring, and MFA; ability to learn and administer assigned platforms
• Knowledge of security assessment and risk management processes, including vendor risk processes, common attack techniques, and methods to protect institutional data
• Ability to investigate security events, troubleshoot complex problems, coordinate mitigation activities, document findings, and follow issues through resolution
• Understanding of incident triage, containment, eradication, and recovery
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document technical work and collaborate with technical and nontechnical colleagues

Responsibilities

• Administer security technologies across institutional systems
• Investigate security threats and security events
• Coordinate incident response activities
• Support security governance, risk management, and compliance
• Improve security controls and day-to-day security operations through collaboration with IT teams

Job description

Radford University seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer to help protect institutional systems, networks, and data in an onsite role in Radford, VA.

Responsibilities

• Administer security technologies across institutional systems
• Investigate security threats and security events
• Coordinate incident response activities
• Support security governance, risk management, and compliance
• Improve security controls and day-to-day security operations through collaboration with IT teams

Requirements

• Knowledge of security principles and controls for enterprise server and endpoint operating systems, network architectures, TCP/IP, DNS, and web, application, and database environments
• Understanding of security technologies including SIEM, EDR or XDR, intrusion detection and prevention, vulnerability scanning, infrastructure monitoring, and MFA; ability to learn and administer assigned platforms
• Knowledge of security assessment and risk management processes, including vendor risk processes, common attack techniques, and methods to protect institutional data
• Ability to investigate security events, troubleshoot complex problems, coordinate mitigation activities, document findings, and follow issues through resolution
• Understanding of incident triage, containment, eradication, and recovery
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document technical work and collaborate with technical and nontechnical colleagues

Technologies

• SIEM
• EDR
• XDR
• Intrusion detection and prevention
• Vulnerability scanning
• Infrastructure monitoring
• MFA
• DNS
• TCP/IP

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering one or more: SIEM and centralized logging, EDR or XDR, infrastructure monitoring, intrusion prevention, DNS filtering, vulnerability scanning, or MFA technologies
• Experience with incident response, threat hunting, detection engineering, system administration, security integrations, scripting or automation, and technical documentation
• Experience supporting audits, collecting security evidence, reviewing policies and controls, and addressing assessment findings
• Knowledge of IAM, SSO, account lifecycle management, and authentication best practices
• Relevant security certification such as Security+, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or a GIAC certification

Work Location and Schedule

• Location: Radford, VA (onsite)
• Campus location: Radford City - Main Campus
• Hours per week: 40
• Months per year: 12
• Normal work schedule: 8 AM to 5 PM. Some weekends and after hours.

Job Details

• Salary: USD 68,954 - 76,000 per yearly
• FLSA status: ExemptWork classification: Classified Staff
• Employee classification: Info Technology Specialist II
• Department: Information Security
• Department contact: Ainsley McDougal
• Department contact phone: [phone]
• Department contact email: [e-mail]
• Application review date: November 20, 2026

Additional Information

• 100% telework: No
• Grant funded: No
• Restricted position: No
• Statement of economic interest required: No

Campus and Hiring Statements

• Equal Opportunity Statement: Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.
• Clery Statement: Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. The report includes policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for campus. Prospective employees are entitled to a copy of the report at Radford.edu/police, or by request from the Radford University Police Department at 810 East Main Street, PO Box 6883, Radford, VA 24142.
• Reasonable Accommodation Statement: If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process, contact the hiring department.
• Criminal Background Check Statement: Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws.