Cybersecurity Engineer

The University of Maine System (UMS) is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the University’s information systems, data resources, and infrastructure.

As part of a distributed security operations and incident response team, the Cybersecurity Engineer collaborates across UMS campuses to prevent, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats, keeping our community secure and resilient.

Why Join Us?
At UMS, we are shaping the future of education with cutting-edge technology and secure innovation. As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you will be at the forefront of safeguarding our digital ecosystem while collaborating with a dynamic team of cybersecurity experts, engineers, and institutional partners.

What You’ll Do
As a pivotal member of our distributed security operations and incident response team, you will:

• Configure and maintain network security devices, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN gateways.
• Implement and monitor security policies and controls across the enterprise.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments for networks and computing systems.
• Analyze and integrate security requirements into system designs and operations.
• Perform penetration testing, incident response, and forensic analysis.
• Collaborate on cybersecurity engineering projects, software enhancements, and infrastructure improvements.
• Participate in the UMS:IT incident response team to respond to and mitigate security events.
• Evaluate and design security models for centralized data centers and enterprise applications.

Please review the job description to see the full list of duties and qualifications.

Location: This position is based on the University of Maine's Orono campus, with travel to other campuses as needed. A hybrid work schedule may be available.

Schedule: The standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, occasional evening and weekend work may be required, along with availability during off-hours for scheduled and unscheduled activities and after-hours calls.

Salary: The hiring range for this position is $80,000 to $85,000 (non-negotiable) and is commensurate with training, education, and experience.

Benefits: The University of Maine System offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes (but is not limited to):

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance
• Tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents (spouse, domestic partner, and dependent children)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary .

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to five years of experience supporting a network environment, working with routing, TCP/IP, Internet/Intranet, network security/firewalls and encryption, vulnerability management, and a variety of operating systems.
• Experience with SIEM platforms and network monitoring tools.
• Experience with the operation of site-to-site and client VPN services, IDS/IPS systems, and next-generation firewalls.
• Experience in network penetration testing, application vulnerability assessment, risk analysis, and compliance testing.
• Knowledge of system management disciplines such as security architecture, disaster recovery, network intrusion response, and documentation coordination.
• Knowledge of current cybersecurity issues and technology developments, and trends.
• Knowledge of the nature and sources of cybersecurity threats, methodologies, and technical requirements for devising solutions.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and consultation skills.

How to Apply:

Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now” below. You will need to complete an application and upload the following:

• A cover letter that describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position.
• A resume/curriculum vitae.

Important items to know about the recruitment process:

• Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until a qualified candidate is hired.
• Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.
• Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide three (3) names and contact information for references.
• The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.
• We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Candidates must be authorized to work and reside in the United States.

EEO Statement

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/ .

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.Cybersecurity Engineer job details loaded