Head of Information Security and Networks Section

A'Sharqiyah University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Pennsylvania is seeking a Network and Cybersecurity Manager to oversee cybersecurity, network operations, and physical security systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Networking and Cybersecurity. Responsibilities include designing secure network infrastructure, managing antivirus systems, and ensuring compliance with security standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as full-time in Network and Cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructure.
• Oversee cybersecurity frameworks and security monitoring.
• Manage IT Data Center operations and security.

Skills

Network and Cybersecurity

Technical Problem-Solving

IT Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Education

Bachelor degree in Networking and Cybersecurity

Certification in Network and Security courses

Job description

Managing the University cybersecurity, network operations, physical security systems (CCTV, Access Control, PA Systems), IP Telephony, antivirus/endpoint protection systems, and IT Data Centers.

Responsibilities

Network and Cybersecurity Management:

• Design, implement, and maintain secure and scalable network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VPNs, Firewalls).
• Oversee cybersecurity frameworks, including security monitoring, vulnerability management, threat response, and compliance.
• Manage the deployment and administration of antivirus and endpoint protection systems across all devices and servers.
• Perform regular security risk assessments, penetration tests, and audits.
• Planning and implements network security, including building firewalls, applying cryptography to network applications.
• Ensuring timely user notification of maintenance requirements and effects on system availability.

Physical Security Systems Management:

• Supervise installation, maintenance, and monitoring of CCTV surveillance systems.
• Manage Access Control Systems for secure facility access and monitoring.
• Administer Public Address (PA) Systems to ensure operational readiness for emergency communications.
• Implementing, Maintaining and technical support for public addressing system (PA)
• Ensure all physical security devices are maintained, updated, and integrated into central monitoring systems.
• Implementing, Maintaining and technical support for access control system.
• Maintaining, designing and technical support for ASU dormitories to provide internet, PA System and CCTV

IP Telephony and Unified Communications:

• Manage IP-based telephone systems (VoIP) ensuring system availability, security, and scalability.
• Oversee upgrades, expansions, and security hardening of telephony systems.

IT Data Center Management:

• Oversee the operations, security, and maintenance of on-premises and hybrid IT Data Centers.
• Manage power supply, cooling systems, and CCTV in Data Center.
• Conduct regular audits of data center physical access and environmental controls.

Antivirus and Endpoint Security Management:

• Deploy and maintain enterprise antivirus and endpoint protection platforms.
• Monitor virus outbreaks, malware infections, and other endpoint threats.
• Ensure regular updates, patches, and reporting for antivirus systems across all networks and all devices.

Leadership and Strategic Planning:

• Lead and develop a team of network and security.
• Manage vendor relationships for hardware, software, and managed services.
• Define and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to network uptime, security incidents, and system performance.
• Prepare budgets for network, security, communication, and infrastructure projects etc..
• Prepare the Network and security operation plan.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with international and local security standards.
• Maintain documentation for security policies, disaster recovery plans, Business continuity plan and system configurations.
• Preparing and updating IT Risk register, Implementing and monitoring the mitigation actions.
• Conduct regular security awareness training for employees.
• Lead incident response efforts during security breaches or critical infrastructure failures.

Apart from this any other duties and responsibilities related to your job / position can be added in the future by the line manager.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience as full time “Network and cyber security”

Skills

• -Excellent experience in Network and cyber security.
• -Excellent technical problem-solving skills, including identifying and addressing performance problems, system defects, network issues, etc.
• -Strong IT skills.
  -Fluent in English and Arabic.

Qualification

• 1) Bachelor degreefrom an accredited universityinNetworking and cyber security.
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  2) Certification in Network and security courses will be preferred.