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Rutgers University

Information Security Analyst (Information Security Engineer)-Multiple Vacancies

🇺🇸 Piscataway, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $106K - $153K

💻 Cybersecurity

🗓️ August 29th, 2025

CISSP SIEM

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring an Information Security Analyst (Information Security Engineer). The role involves leading the design, management, and enforcement of enterprise network security infrastructure and policies, providing mentorship to staff, and collaborating with university departments to support security operations and compliance within the Office of Information Technology.

Highlights

  • Lead enterprise network security infrastructure design and management across university networks and data centers.
  • Provide leadership and technical expertise to security operations and serve as a senior escalation resource.
  • Develop strategic security vision and ensure compliance with federal, state, and university regulations.
  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise-wide network security equipment including NGFW firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPN concentrators, and SIEM tools.
  • Work collaboratively with university departments and external partners to secure data transmissions and enforce university policies.
  • Maintain current knowledge of security trends and represent Rutgers in professional organizations and academic groups.
  • Required skills include proficiency in Cisco and Palo Alto network security, network architecture, IP network analysis, BGP, Linux/Windows/Mac OS, and network protocols.
  • Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience plus 5 years of progressively responsible technical experience.
  • Preferred qualifications include over 6 years of security experience, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, security operations, and relevant certifications like CISSP, SANS, and CompTIA Security+.
  • Salary range: $106,113 to $152,927 with flexible compensation based on qualifications and experience.