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Auburn University

Cybersecurity Analyst/Engineer

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Auburn, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $58K - $141K

💻 Cybersecurity

🗓️ August 1st, 2025

CISM CISSP FERPA

Edtech.com's Summary

Auburn University is hiring a Cybersecurity Analyst/Engineer. The role involves assessing and documenting the institution’s risk and compliance posture related to IT assets, engaging third parties, reviewing application security architecture, and providing security recommendations. The position requires collaboration with vendors and campus users to evaluate security controls and contributing to security standards and software purchase evaluations.

Highlights
  • Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and maintain risk registers.
  • Implement risk mitigation and manage third-party risk strategies.
  • Create and maintain documentation including System Security Plans, SOPs, and POAMs.
  • Serve as security advisor for application development and software purchase vetting.
  • Assist with cloud security technology implementation and management.
  • Stay updated on information security technology trends and regulations.
  • Required qualifications vary with education level, ranging from high school diploma plus experience to bachelor's degree with relevant IT experience.
  • Cybersecurity Engineer requires an industry-recognized certification within six months of hire (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CompTIA Security+).
  • Desired skills include system administration, experience with virtualized environments (Microsoft Azure), and familiarity with regulatory standards such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and FERPA.
  • Salary range is $57,830 - $141,200 annually.