Cybersecurity Engineer (IL)

Moraine Valley Community College; Palos Hills, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

MVCC Tuition waiver

SURS Retirement plan

Vacation Days

Holidays

Sick Leave

Personal days

Bereavement days

Tax-sheltered annuity plans

Job summary

Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, IL, seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer to protect the college's data, systems and users. You will operate security tools, perform risk assessments, monitor SIEM/EDR, and support compliance with GLBA, PCI-DSS and FERPA.

Reporting to Infrastructure & Network Services, you will implement controls, respond to incidents, and coordinate remediation, with on-call duties and potential hybrid work after the introductory period.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Minimum two years of cybersecurity experience.
• Experience with Windows operating systems and network security policies.
• Familiarity with SSL, HTTPS, IPSec and intrusion detection systems.
• Ability to collaborate on projects and apply security best practices for educational institutions.
• Must note two years full-time related experience on resume.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls to protect networks, systems, and data.
• Monitor security tools (SIEM, EDR, firewall logs) for threats and suspicious activity.
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation.
• Support compliance efforts (FERPA, GLBA, PCI-DSS, CIS Controls).
• Serve as backup to Information Security Specialist and participate in Incident Response.

Skills

Security engineering

Risk assessment

Incident response

SIEM

EDR

Firewall policies

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Firewalls

Privileged Access Management

Windows security tooling

Job description

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Cybersecurity Engineer (IL)

Classification Title

Department

Infrastructure & Network Services

Work Location

Main Campus

Duties

Under the general direction of the Director of Infrastructure and Security, the Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for the operation and administration of cybersecurity technologies. This position plays a key role in ensuring the security and protection of the College’s data, systems, and users. The Cybersecurity Engineer operates and monitors cybersecurity tools and services, regularly performs risk and vulnerability assessments, and supports ongoing security operations. Security operations include monitoring security alerts and logs through the SIEM , responding to security-related events, and fulfilling other security-related requests. This role assists in meeting regulatory and institutional compliance requirements, including GLBA , PCI - DSS , and internal security policies and procedures. The Cybersecurity Engineer serves as the primary administrator for privileged access management and security monitoring platforms and provides operational backup support to the Information Security Specialist to ensure continuity of the cybersecurity program.

In support of the College’s mission, the Cybersecurity Engineer is committed to learning institutional systems and processes and contributes to efforts that promote student success and lifelong learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls to protect networks, systems, and data such.
• Implements and conducts compliance policies, audit procedures, and data safeguards.
• Monitor systems and security tools ( SIEM , EDR , firewall logs) for threats and suspicious activity
• Provides support to other employees of the college on matters related to cybersecurity including guidance during system implementations and vendor security reviews.
• Serves as a backup to the Information Security Specialist.
• Serves on the Incident Response Team.
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts.
• Support compliance efforts (e.g., FERPA , GLBA , PCI - DSS , CIS Controls)
• Must be available during maintenance windows, as well as on call 24 × 7 for emergencies.
• Other duties as applicable.

Education/Experience

Requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and two (2) years of experience in cybersecurity or related IT technology field.

Experience with Windows operating systems, Intel-based hardware, and network security policies.

Please ensure your resume clearly notes two years (full-time equivalent) of related experience.

Qualifications

In addition to the above experience and educatgion requirements, the following qualities are sought:

• Demonstrated knowledge of current Windows operating systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of common protocols including SSL , HTTPS and IPSec.
• Demonstrated knowledge of intrusion detection systems.
• Ability to collaborate on projects to ensure successful results.
• Knowledge of security best practices for educational institutions.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to logically approach and solve problems.

Position Status

Full Time

Hours

General Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00p.m. Palos Hills, IL

Alternate work schedule and hybrid remote opportunity may be available after introductory period with approval. Role is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in case of security incidents. Please note the college does not provide sponsorship. Must be a resident of IL/IN or reciprocal state.

Administrative, Confidential, Managerial & Supervisory ( ACMS ) Position

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for eligible employees and family, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Life insurance, Optional life
• Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• MVCC Tuition waiver
• SURS Retirement plan
• Vacation Days
• Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Personal days
• Bereavement days
• Tax-sheltered annuity plans

Visit our site to learn more about specific benefits for this ACMS position: morainevalley.edu/hr

Review of Applications Begins

Review of Applications Begins 09/11/2026

Posting Number

Posting Number AP00588P

Open Date

Open Date 08/24/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Chicago Tribune
  • HigherEdJobs
  • InsideHigherEd
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • MVCC Website/Posting
  • Employee of MVCC
  • Other
  • No Response
• * Are you at State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant, currently receiving a monthly annuity, or plan to apply for a retirement annuity under SURS within the next three (3) months?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field?
  • YES
  • NO
• * Do you have at least two years of experience in a related technology field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please briefly discuss your experience with cybersecurity:

  (Open Ended Question)