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University of Virginia · 4 months ago

Cybersecurity and Systems Administration Lead, College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

The University of Virginia's College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is seeking a Cybersecurity and Systems Administration Lead to oversee the security and integration of systems across its portfolio. This role is essential for the success of the IT infrastructure and will involve leading the design and implementation of secure architectures while guiding technical direction across the organization.

Higher Education
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Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of secure, distributed computing architectures supporting storage, disaster recovery, database, and web infrastructures
Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards aligned with University and external regulations
Administer and monitor system security, including vulnerability management, log analysis, and role provisioning/de-provisioning
Serve as the subject matter expert on the school’s security and systems management toolset
Oversee change control, provisioning, and integration of systems across platforms including Windows, MacOS, Linux, and cloud environments
Develop scripts and automation tools to optimize system performance and reliability
Manage review and approval of applications in use the Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office
Implement and manage security review process for development of cloud applications
Plan and execute system upgrades, capacity planning, and growth analysis
Guide technical direction and influence departmental and University-wide IT strategies
Represent the College in central University security and infrastructure initiatives
Provide mentorship and training to junior engineers and technical staff
Collaborate with external vendors and service providers to ensure high-quality service delivery

Qualification

CybersecuritySystems ArchitectureSystems AdministrationScriptingAutomationWindows AdministrationMacOS AdministrationLinux AdministrationSecurity ToolsEndpoint ManagementLeadershipCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Computer Engineering or related discipline
At least five years of experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Preferred

Demonstrated experience in systems architecture, cybersecurity, and systems administration
Ability to develop and implement security and infrastructure policies effectively
Strong scripting and automation skills
Proven ability to lead complex, long-term, and strategically significant IT projects
Experience administering Windows (Server and Desktop), MacOS and Linux operating systems
Experience with security tools such as Splunk, Datadog, Qualys, and Nessus
Experience with endpoint management tools such as Mosyle, FileWave, Jamf, Intune, and SCCM
Experience leading or participating in security audits and assessments
Ability to collaborate across schools/units for shared infrastructure and security initiatives

Benefits

This is an exempt-level, benefited position.
Learn more about UVA benefits.

Company

University of Virginia

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The University of Virginia was founded in 1819 as the model for modern universities that has since been emulated all over the world.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Greg Fairchild
Dean and CEO, UVA|Northern Virginia
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Luis Alvarez
President and CEO
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