IT Security Engineer I

🇺🇸 Manhattan, Kansas 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $71K - $80K 💻 Cybersecurity 🗓️ October 9th, 2026

Cybersecurity SIEM Higher Ed

Edtech.com's Summary

Kansas State University is hiring an IT Security Engineer I to serve as a first line of defense against cyber threats through continuous monitoring, incident detection, and response. The engineer works with the Security Incident Operations Center team to sharpen detection capabilities and keep the university’s IT assets resilient against evolving threats.

Highlights

Monitor the university’s security posture continuously and detect, analyze, and contain cybersecurity incidents.
Maintain Security Operations Center capabilities and proactive threat response protocols.
Assist with vulnerability management, basic risk assessments, and configuration of security tools.
Resolve routine issues and support secure infrastructure operations.
Hold a high school diploma plus seven years in network security or network engineering, including network protocol knowledge, with education and experience able to substitute for each other.
Prefer 3-5 years in security operations or incident response and strong knowledge of SIEM platforms such as Splunk, IBM QRadar, and ArcSight.
Bring scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash and working knowledge of Windows and Linux systems.
Favor certifications such as Security+, GCIH, GCFA, or CySA+ and familiarity with NIST and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks.
Take on occasional after-hours incident response work, an on-call rotation, and occasional travel for training or conferences.
Earn an anticipated hiring pay range of $70,835-$80,000 on an on-site basis.