Information Security Engineer

UITS HIPAA SECURITY OFFICER (UA-DHSO-IUINA)

Health Sciences Information Security (HSIS) operates within the University Information Security Office (UISO) to provide operational security support to Health Science units with the University. HSIS also administers the Critical Health Data Program, including the Security Risk Assessment for Indiana University's status as a Hybrid Covered Entity under HIPAA.

• Designs, develops, and implements advanced information security software and systems to address security exposures and potential threats; evaluates, recommends, and implements vended security software.
• Acts as point of escalation for response to information security incidents; may provide leadership for information security emergency response teams and/or for other information security projects.
• Provides advanced level of information security technical and practical consulting; makes recommendations on appropriate strategic security actions; performs digital forensic investigations as appropriate.
• Develops and implements advanced solutions to address complicated information security vulnerabilities and threats; partners with information security analysts to ensure exposures and risks are avoided and/or addressed.
• Documents solutions and may write reports and/or papers as needed.
• Researches and stays abreast of current higher education information security environment and trends; stays up-to-date on information security engineering best practices, tools, and approaches; disseminates information to team members and junior peers to promote best practices as appropriate.
• Collaborates and participates in committees to share and improve information security practices across the university.
• Often provides guidance and support to junior peers.
  
  

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in Computer Science or related field)
  
  

Required

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 5 years of information security or related experience
  
  

Skills

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
• Creativity in identifying complex problems and finding solutions quickly and accurately
• Attention to detail in communicating technical issues and implementing solutions
• Mental discipline in conducting lengthy investigations
• Ability to change priorities as incidents and threats develop or evolve
• Demonstrated ability to apply security tools in small- and large-scale vulnerability assessments (vulnerability scanners, password cracking tools, etc.)
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows or Unix-like operating systems
  
  

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

This position qualifies for hybrid work or potentially remote work arrangements, subject to change based on university policies and business needs. Travel to Indiana University sites may be required.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
  
  

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Advanced

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Information Technology

Job Family: IT Security & Privacy

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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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