Cornell University – Security Operations Engineer – Ithaca, NY

Job Description

Job title: Security Operations Engineer

Company: Cornell University


Job description: Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

As part of the university’s , all Cornell employees are required to have and provide proof of an FDA-or WHO-authorized or approved COVID-19 primary vaccination or have obtained a university-approved disability/medical or religious exemption, regardless of their role and work location.

New hires are required to provide documentation showing primary vaccination status (that is, completion of two shots of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or one shot of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson) before their first day of work. If a new hire’s vaccination is not complete or information is not received by their start date, the first day of work will be delayed. It is possible in some cases that an offer of employment may be withdrawn.

For additional information on Cornell’s Vaccination Compliance Program .

This position is located in Ithaca, New York. The successful candidate will have the option to perform this role on campus or at a location of their choosing with the United States.

The New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholdings for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside New York State.

No Visa sponsorship available for this position.

What is Cornell University and what is Information Technology @ Cornell?

Cornell University, unique among peers, is the federal land-grant institution of New York State, a private endowed university, and a member of the Ivy League. Information technologies (IT) is a strategic enabler for many functions at Cornell. Staff working in IT are found in most colleges and units across Cornell. We are comprised of many organizations, but we work as one. By being where Cornell faculty, staff, and students are, we are better able to offer support—whether needed at your desktop or to solve a major business, academic or research objective—to everyone at Cornell. Check out this link to find out more about

What you will do:

As a member of the Security Operations team, under the general supervision of the Assistant Director Security Operations and Incident Response, the Security Operations Engineer assumes daily operational responsibility for the university’s system and network security infrastructure and its response to security incidents.

Primary responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Assisting in the evaluation, development, and implementation of technologies for safeguarding the campus computing environment, including hardening systems, network vulnerability scanning, intrusion detection systems, firewalls.
• Collaborating with the ServiceDesk and other Cornell Information Technologies (CIT) units in the on-going use of incident response tools, security services, and processes.
• With guidance from the Senior Security Engineers, triaging initial incident response services, including general threat assessment, preventive and corrective action, system remediation, investigations and analysis.
• Partnering with staff throughout the university in all aspects of IT security awareness and outreach.
• Serving as point of contact for the office including after-hours and weekends on a rotational basis.

What you will be:

You will be a people person who is passionate about technology and solving complex problems with a strong customer service focus. One who identifies opportunities in challenges and shows initiative. A problem-solving attitude with an ability to motivate your team to achieve specific goals are essential skills to perform well in this position/ Also, we work as a team here, so collaboration is key!

Additionally, you will have:

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years’ experience in a technical role in an IT environment, with an emphasis on IT security, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong familiarity with contemporary approaches to system and network security. A thorough and practical understanding of both the technical and the social issues in development and delivery of security solutions.
• Ability to prioritize multiple high-level tasks and to make sound judgment calls about security situations where the organization’s reputation is at stake.
• Strong service orientation. Excellent written and oral skills including communicating technical material to non-technical audiences and the occasional presentation of technical security topics to the campus IT community.

Preferably it would be beneficial if you had an industry recognized certification in Security+, GIAC, CISSP etc. and experience with the following:

• Experience with Security Information Event Management solutions. (Splunk, ELK)
• Experience with IT security in enterprise computing environments, particularly heterogeneous environments composed of Windows, OSX, UNIX/Linux servers and desktops providing a variety of database, Web server, and other application environments. Sound familiarity with change management, configuration management practices in enterprise IT environments. Understanding of database security, access control, and monitoring required on at least one of: Oracle, MSSQL, or MySQL. In-depth knowledge of at least two operating systems: Windows, OSX, or Linux.
• Electronic Discovery experience including digital forensics, network traffic analysis, log analysis, and proper acquisition and handling of digital evidence.
• Ability to develop tools, software, and services in one or more of: Python, Perl, PHP, .NET, Java. Experience with secure programming practices is desirable. Experience performing security assessments of both in-house and outsourced applications.
• Industry recognized certification in Security+, GIAC, CISSP etc.

What we offer:

Great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options to choose from, generous paid leave provisions: paid vacation and health/personal time with 12 paid holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year’s Day) and superior retirement contributions.

An active and diverse community to work and thrive in! Cornell is situated in picturesque the heart of the Finger Lakes. Ithaca is home to two academic institutions, state parks, waterfalls, gorges, and a wide range of art galleries, theaters, eateries, wineries, and breweries. Ithaca has something to suit all ages and interests!

University Job Title: IT Security Engineer III

Job Family: Information Technology

Level: F

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Company: Endowed

Contact Name: Susie Jackson

Number of Openings: 1

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

To learn more about Cornell’s non-union staff job titles and pay ranges, see . The final rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

Prior relevant work or industry experience.

Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.

Unique applicable skills.

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EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university’s mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.

2022-08-29-07:00


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Location: Ithaca, NY