Fordham University · 2 days ago
Assistant Director of Application and System Security
New York, NY
Part-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $130K/yr
4+ years expFordham University, founded in 1841, is the Jesuit University of New York, dedicated to providing a distinguished education. The Assistant Director of Application and System Security is responsible for managing security operations for applications and systems, ensuring the implementation of security measures and compliance throughout the development and deployment processes.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Executes application and system security strategies defined by leadership to enhance the adoption of new technologies and assists in analyzing their impact on the university community
Monitors system configurations to ensure security and compliance, ensuring security protocols are followed during the development and deployment of servers and web applications
Supervises the daily security operations of systems and applications in both Cloud and On-Prem environments
Collaborates directly with application and engineering teams to implement safeguards against existing and emerging security threats
Coordinates and performs vulnerability scanning of applications to detect issues and assists in leading penetration testing initiatives to identify vulnerabilities
Supports the maintenance and execution of a secure Software Development Life Cycle ( SDLC ) program
Conducts periodic audits and assessments for system and application security under the guidance of their management’s directives
Collaborates with development teams to integrate security controls into enterprise applications, student systems, learning management systems, and research platforms
Delivers training plans and materials to staff to ensure success of initiatives and to manage security risks and issues
Maintains working relationships with university departments, external partners and vendors
Implements practical solutions to resolve security challenges
Adapts daily workflows in response to the evolving cybersecurity landscape
Supports the negotiation process with vendors and partners to achieve security outcomes
Maintains awareness of the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies
Upholds high ethical standards and integrity in all cybersecurity practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and 4 years of directly related work experience
Working knowledge of authoritative standards, guidelines, and best practices in information security
Experience participating in or coordinating Attack and Penetration assessments and reviews
Familiarity with cloud computing, virtualization, Cybersecurity framework (CSF), CIS Benchmarks, and the ITIL framework
Experience working within a highly automated SSDLC program
Ability to apply Threat Modeling practices within the product lifecycle
Experience in implementing and operating application vulnerability scanning products and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools in both a Windows and Linux environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Good organizational and time management skills
Ability to balance security with academic and operational needs
Preferred
1-2 years of experience in an information security position
Experience in security or technology administration within a Higher Education setting
Previous hands-on experience in roles such as network, server, database, or application administration
Familiarity with Project Management tools, such as Microsoft Project
Possession of or ability to obtain relevant information security certifications (e.g., SSCP, GSEC, CISSP, or CISM)
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Employee assistance program ( EAP )
Tuition remission
Generous time off
Company
Fordham University
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering exceptional education.
1001-5000 employees
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