IT Security Manager

Working Title: IT Security Manager

State Role Title:Information Technology Specialist III

Position Type:Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Information Technology

Department: 100785 - IT Security

Pay Rate:Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $110000-$125000

Is this a JMU only positionNo

Is this a grant-funded positionNo

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionNo

Beginning Review Date:6/25/2025

About JMU:

James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation sick parental and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program Balanced Dukes that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.

Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes JMU a great place to work: Information:

Become a valuable part of the James Madison University community! JMUs IT Security Team is accepting applications for a qualified individual to fill the position of IT Security Manager. The IT Security Manager will lead a collaborative team of four security professionals that support the Universitys IT security needs for all JMU students faculty and staff.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinates the IT organizations technical activities to implement and manage security infrastructure provides status updates to management and completes work assigned to the security team as a technical resource.
Translates the IT risk requirements and constraints of the business into technical control requirements and specifications.
Provides leadership skills to manage a highly technical staff and leads projects and work assigned to the security team.
Interacts with JMU employees building strong relationships at all levels and across all business units and organizations.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
Understanding of information security concepts protocols industry best practices and strategies.
Ability to recommend design and implement new technologies that improve security.
Working knowledge of Security Information Event Management (SIEM) systems.
Experience monitoring and analyzing the security of IT systems.
Knowledge of and experience working with enterprise firewalls and VPN appliances.
Proficient with Linux macOS and Windows operating systems.
Strong analytical skills to analyze security requirements and relate them to appropriate security controls.
Experience providing leadership guidance and encouragement to the security team.
Ability to coordinate and/or assist with incident response and event handling needs as well as respond to occasional requests for IT Security assistance after standard work hours.

Additional Considerations:
Experience with common information security management frameworks such as ISO 2700x NIST SP 800 series.
Familiarity with applicable legal and regulatory requirements including but not limited to: FERPA HIPM GLBA PCI-DSS.
A strong understanding of the business impact of security tools technologies and policies.
Experience securing cloud applications and Microsoft 0365.
Knowledge of and experience in developing and documenting security architecture and plans including strategic tactical and project plans.
Proficiency in performing risk business impact control and vulnerability assessments and in defining treatment strategies.
Project management skills and experience in creating and managing project plans including budgeting and resource allocation.
Experience developing and maintaining policies standards and procedures as well as experience working with legal audit and compliance staff.

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age color disability gender identity or expression genetic information national origin parental status political affiliation race religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access inclusion and diversity for all students faculty staff constituents and programs believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

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