Ellucian
Information Security Engineer
🇺🇸 Perkinston, MS
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Cybersecurity
🗓️ April 23rd, 2025
CISSP
SaaS
SIEM
Edtech.com's Summary
Ellucian is hiring an Information Security Engineer. This role involves protecting organizational information systems and data from unauthorized access and attacks, and working closely with IT directors and managers. Key responsibilities include developing security policies, conducting vulnerability assessments, and maintaining security awareness programs.
Highlights
Highlights
- Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and standards
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Respond to and investigate security incidents and breaches
- Manage user access privileges and network security
- Utilize SIEM tools for monitoring and incident response
- Requires 5+ years of experience in an enterprise environment
- Skills in Microsoft Active Directory, Azure Cloud, and networking
- Experience with cybersecurity policy writing and incident response plans
- Comprehensive health coverage and flexible time off benefits
- 401k with match, education assistance, and professional development opportunities
Information Security Engineer Full Description
Information Security Engineer (ONSITE - Mississippi Gulf Coast CC - Gulfport, MS)
- Old Highway 49, Perkinston, Mississippi, US, 39573
- Information Technology/Security
- 5905
About Ellucian
Ellucian is a global market leader in education technology. We power innovation for higher education, partnering with more than 2,900 customers across 50 countries and serving over 20 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, from student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners, and user community of more than 45,000 provide best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.
Values Rooted in Purpose
We embrace the power to lead, the courage to innovate, and the determination to grow. At our core, we believe in humanizing our approach, recognizing that our people are our greatest strength. With a shared vision of transformation, we endeavor to shape a brighter future for higher education.
About the Opportunity
As an Information Security Engineer (Information Security Officer)you will be responsible for protecting an organization's information systems and data from unauthorized access, attacks, and breaches. This role also requires working in coordination with the various information technology directors and managers. This position will be onsite at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (Harrison County Campus) and reports to the Chief Information Officer.
Where you will make an impact
Security Planning and Implementation:
Ellucian is a global market leader in education technology. We power innovation for higher education, partnering with more than 2,900 customers across 50 countries and serving over 20 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, from student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners, and user community of more than 45,000 provide best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.
Values Rooted in Purpose
We embrace the power to lead, the courage to innovate, and the determination to grow. At our core, we believe in humanizing our approach, recognizing that our people are our greatest strength. With a shared vision of transformation, we endeavor to shape a brighter future for higher education.
About the Opportunity
As an Information Security Engineer (Information Security Officer)you will be responsible for protecting an organization's information systems and data from unauthorized access, attacks, and breaches. This role also requires working in coordination with the various information technology directors and managers. This position will be onsite at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (Harrison County Campus) and reports to the Chief Information Officer.
Where you will make an impact
Security Planning and Implementation:
- Develop, implement, and update security policies, procedures, and standards.
- Additions/removals/changes to be presented to the Technology Council for review.
- Design and implement security measures to safeguard information systems and data.
- Be a Liaison with college Administrative Services on cybersecurity insurance coverages.
Vulnerability Management:
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and address potential weaknesses in the organization's systems and applications.
- Provide monthly executive summaries to the CIO.
Incident Response:
- Respond to and investigate security incidents, breaches, and vulnerabilities.
- Develop and maintain an approved incident response plan.
Security Awareness and Training:
- Maintain security awareness programs to educate employees about security policies and best practices.
- Maintain a phishing simulation program for college employees on a monthly basis.
- Provide training to staff on cybersecurity topics through the college Employee Development Program (EDP).
Access Control:
- Manage user access privileges and permissions, including MFA.
- Implement and enforce access control policies.
- Maintain approved roles and permissions security groups based on employee position code.
Network Security:
- Monitor and analyze network traffic for security incidents.
- Manage firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other network security devices and applications.
- Manage operating system and application patch management cycle.
- Manage desktop security compliance and patch management cycle.
Security Auditing and Compliance:
- Conduct regular security audits to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Stay informed about changes in security regulations and standards.
- Conduct roles and permissions audits annually for college applications.
Security Monitoring:
- Monitor security alerts and incidents; participate in incident response activities.
- Utilize security information and event management (SIEM) tools to analyze and respond to security events.
What you will bring
- At least 5 years of experience in an enterprise environment
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Active Directory, Virtualized Server farms (VMWare), Azure Cloud including Azure AD, IaaS, and security, networking, and firewall technologies
- Experience writing cybersecurity policies, such as incident response plans, security programs, identity management, etc.
- Strong understanding of industry trends and standards. Strong end-user orientation and Strong work ethic
- Solid organizational skills, ability to work with staff, faculty, and administration at all skill and management levels.
- "Can do" attitude and exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Is able to work independently with minimal supervision in a technically diverse and rapidly changing while maintaining existing legacy systems
Extra Credit
- Certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISA, VMWare, HP and Dell server hardware, and Cisco networking are a PLUS to have (NOT required)
- Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, LINUX, Tomcat Web Services, Single Sign On (SSO), and Multi-Factor Authentication is required
- Experience with Emerging technologies, e.g. Artificial Intelligence, blockchain, and cybersecurity policy writing, is a PLUS to have (NOT required)
What makes #Ellucianlife
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
- Flexible time off
- Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
- 401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future
- Parental Leave
- 5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
- Telemedicine
- Wellness
- Headspace Care (mental health)
- Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
- RethinkCare & Wellthy– caregiver support
- Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups
- Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
- We Foster a learning culture with:
- Education Assistance Program
- Professional development opportunities
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#LI-ONSITE
At Ellucian, we believe in the “power of together.” We embrace an inclusive workplace, and believe that our differences help inspire a culture of acceptance that makes our company more collaborative and innovative. We’re proud to provide equal employment opportunities for job applicants and for our employees, and we are committed to providing a process and an environment that is free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), and other legally protected classifications. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. To enable employees to perform essential functions of their positions and to offer applicants a meaningful opportunity to be considered for positions, we also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. This job posting is intended to comply with all applicable laws. If we learn during the course of our recruitment process that, due to an applicant’s location, further information about the position is required, including certain salary information, the information in this posting will be supplemented accordingly. Additionally, we are aware of fake applicant schemes and have rigorous internal processes in place to mitigate such risk and inform proper authorities of any such instances that arise.
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