Cybersecurity Engineer: Zero-Trust Network Defense

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to design and implement secure network architectures, protecting the university's digital assets from internal and external threats. You will analyze security requirements, develop policies and procedures, and lead incident response.

The role involves collaborating with IT teams to deploy NAC (ClearPass or similar), Zscaler, IAM, and encryption controls, with a focus on Zero Trust and robust security posture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent combination.
• Eight or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading security initiatives and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure network architectures and solutions to protect the institution's digital assets from internal and external threats.
• Analyze security requirements and develop security policies, standards, and procedures to guide the implementation of cybersecurity measures.
• Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to evaluate the effectiveness of existing security controls and identify areas for improvement.
• Monitor security alerts and events to identify and respond to potential threats, ensuring that vulnerabilities are addressed in a timely manner.
• Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices to ensure that the institution's security posture remains robust.
• Develop and deliver training programs for technical staff on secure coding practices and the implementation of security controls in system designs.
• Document security processes, configurations, and incident response procedures to ensure compliance and facilitate knowledge sharing within the organization.
• Participate in incident response activities, including investigating breaches, analyzing their impact, and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with Information Technology teams to deploy and configure security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption solutions.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical leadership

Security standards

Network security

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline

Tools

NAC (ClearPass)

Zscaler ZIA/ZPA

Azure AD / MFA

SIEM / endpoint management

Job description

Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to design and implement secure network architectures, protecting the university's digital assets from internal and external threats. You will analyze security requirements, develop policies and procedures, and lead incident response.

The role involves collaborating with IT teams to deploy NAC (ClearPass or similar), Zscaler, IAM, and encryption controls, with a focus on Zero Trust and robust security posture.