Enterprise System Security Admin Intermediate

NMSU; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University in Las Cruces seeks an Enterprise System Security Admin at the intermediate level to help defend the university’s information assets. You will assist in implementing security measures, monitor systems for vulnerabilities, and respond to incidents under supervision.

The role requires an associate degree plus experience or a bachelor's degree, with standard M-F, 8-5 hours, and exempt status. Visa sponsorship is not offered, and US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree + 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist in protecting university information systems and data; monitor for vulnerabilities.
• Respond to security incidents under the guidance of senior staff; collaborate with IT, faculty and students.

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Department Contact: Dennis Coriell, 575-646-7992 [e-mail]

Internal or External Search: Internal - Open to Regular NMSU employees only (temporary/Term employees not eligible)

Advertising Summary: Play a key role in defending university technology resources by identifying vulnerabilities, supporting incident response, and helping strengthen campus security.

Must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and the translation of other relevant employment documents prior to being offered employment at New Mexico State University. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet an employment related credential requirement. An evaluation is required even if the foreign course work has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.

Position Details

PositionTitle: Enterprise System Security Admin Intermediate

College/Division: Information Technology

Department: 450473-IT INFORMATION SECURITY

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $53,165.80 - To commensurate with experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for assisting in the protection of the university's information systems and data. This role involves supporting the implementation of security measures, monitoring systems for vulnerabilities, and responding to security incidents under the guidance of senior staff. The analyst will work closely with IT Staff, Faculty, and students to help maintain a secure computing environment.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: Associate's Degree + 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Certification/Licensure:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.