Senior Information Security Engineer — SIEM & DLP

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama is seeking an Information Security Engineer III to help oversee a comprehensive security program and maintain protection of university computing assets from unauthorized access.

The role operates complex security infrastructure, backs up triage of alerts, conducts risk assessments, and researches regulatory changes. A hybrid work arrangement is available, and a background check is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and IT security engineering experience required, or equivalent combinations.
• Advanced certification required: CISSP and either GCIH, GCIA, or similar.
• Experience with DLP, endpoint protection, email security, web filtering, SIEM, or vulnerability tools.
• Familiarity with FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, PCI DSS, CMMC, NIST and data protection frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security infrastructure components; monitor and maintain tools.
• Back up triage of alerts, tickets, and incidents; mentor analysts.
• Conduct risk assessments, security compliance reviews, and vulnerability assessments.

Skills

IT security engineering

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Team guidance

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Tools

DLP

Email security

Web filtering

SIEM

Endpoint protection

Vulnerability tools

Job description

The University of Alabama is seeking an Information Security Engineer III to help oversee a comprehensive security program and maintain protection of university computing assets from unauthorized access.

The role operates complex security infrastructure, backs up triage of alerts, conducts risk assessments, and researches regulatory changes. A hybrid work arrangement is available, and a background check is required.