Information Security Engineer

Title: Information Security Engineer Position Type: Fulltime Staff Search Type: External - minimum 7 days Department: 52R000 - Information Technology Division: 4R1000 - Information Technology Position Location: Richmond Campus Driver Classification FLSA: Exempt Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more) Hours Per Week Additional Schedule Details Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G21 Retirement: KTRS Contact Person: Byron Sims Job Summary/Basic Functions An Eastern Kentucky University Information Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining technical security controls that protect university information systems and data. This role combines hands-on security engineering and operational responsibilities with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) support to ensure security controls are effectively implemented, monitored, documented, and aligned with institutional policies, legal requirements, and industry best practices. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree is required Experience: One year of work experience. Licensure & Certifications: Preferred certifications such as Security+, Certified Information System Security Specialist (CISSP), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC). Preferred Qualifications Job Duties 55% - Security Engineering and Operations. - (Essential) 30% - Governance, Risk, and Compliance - (Essential) 10% - Security Strategy, Policy, and Collaboration - (Essential) 5% - Contributes to the effective operations of the department and the University by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned - (Essential) Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Funding Source: Institutional Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions EEO Statement Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice. Background Check Statement Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.