Network Cybersecurity Engineer

The following statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of one so classified.

• Works closely with other members of the Network, Security, and Telecommunication Services team to serve the campus community and LETU’s strategic goals.
• Serves as the primary cybersecurity representative for Network, Security, and Telecommunication Services.
• Participates as active member of the Information Security Council
• Assists in research, selection, purchase, deployment, configuration, maintenance, and daily operations of network equipment, servers, virtual servers, network storage, cloud services, and other assets involved in network and network security operations.
• Assists in planning for the future of networking and network security at LETU.
• Assists with LETU’s annual and ongoing cybersecurity training programs.
• Assists in making sure LETU is compliant with industry best practices and government regulations regarding cybersecurity.
• Develops, executes, and manages network and security-related projects using IT’s official project management solution.
• Coordinates troubleshooting and other customer-requested tasks using IT’s official service request system.
• Assists in day-to-day operations of Network, Security, and Telecommunication Services.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director for Network, Security, and Telecommunication Services.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, with a focus on cybersecurity, or equivalent industry experience in an appropriate position.
• Strong customer service skills, including ability to proactively identify, communicate and follow-up on, take ownership of, and resolve tasks, support issues, and major projects.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to demonstrate excellent interaction with faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.
• Self-motivated and willing to learn additional technologies and acquire additional skill sets independently.
• Preferred certifications: CCNA, CompTIA Security+
• Experience with purchasing, configuration, and deployment of a wide variety of enterprise network and systems hardware including but not limited to routers, switches, firewalls, network appliances, storage and communication systems and integration with third party products.
• Experience with network security troubleshooting.
• Experience with CLI-based configuration interfaces.
• Experience with PowerShell (Proficiency a plus).
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Linux-based operating systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Azure, Entra, Defender, and other Microsoft cloud services
• Experience with VMware ESXi, vCenter
• Experience with network storage, including HPE Alletra, and Synology RackStation
• Experience with network hardware from Cisco, Meraki, Ubiquiti, and Fortinet

Applications will be reviewed in the order received and will continue until the position is filled. In accordance with applicable provisions of federal law, applicants for employment who are in agreement with the educational mission of LeTourneau University and applicants for admission to educational programs or activities are considered without discrimination on the basis of race, age, sex, handicapping condition, national origin or genetic information. Inquiries about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, (903) 233-4170.

Applications are required and are available from www.letu.edu/jobs or from the Business Office, LeTourneau University, 2100 Mobberly Avenue, Longview, TX. Send completed application, and a current resume to:

LeTourneau University
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 7001
Longview, Texas 75607-7001
FAX (903) 233-4103
E-mail address: HumanResources@letu.edu

LeTourneau University is the premier Christian polytechnic university in the nation where educators engage students to nurture Christian virtue, develop competency and ingenuity in their professional fields, integrate faith and work, and serve the local and global community.

LETU is a Christ-centered, interdenominational institute of higher learning offering more than 85 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, aviation, business & technology, communication, computer science, criminal justice, education, engineering, nursing, psychology & counseling and theology & vocation. LETU's 2,700 students represent nearly all 50 states, more than 30 foreign countries, and around 50 different denominational groups.

LETU is consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of "America's Best Colleges," and the engineering program is ranked nationally. LeTourneau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, at http://www.sacscoc.org) to award associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees. LeTourneau University's engineering and engineering technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission and the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: 410-347-7700. The Carnegie Foundation classifies LeTourneau University as a Master's (Comprehensive) University II.

The 162 acre main campus is located in Longview, Texas, a progressive hub city with an MSA of over 190,000, nestled among the beautiful pine-forested hills and lakes of East Texas. It is approximately 120 miles east of Dallas, Texas and 60 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana.

See https://www.letu.edu for more information.