IT Security Engineer II

🇺🇸 Manhattan, Kansas 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $80K - $100K 💻 Cybersecurity 🗓️ October 9th, 2026

Cybersecurity Higher Ed

Edtech.com's Summary

Kansas State University is hiring an IT Security Engineer II to implement and manage the day-to-day cybersecurity protection and detection technologies that safeguard the university’s IT infrastructure. The role supports the Infrastructure Security team by strengthening security measures, optimizing costs, improving performance, and keeping end users satisfied.

Highlights

Implement and manage day-to-day cybersecurity protection and detection technologies.
Monitor and defend the security posture through real-time analysis, alert triage, and incident response procedures.
Conduct threat hunting with security tools and tune monitoring systems.
Resolve advanced technical challenges and help deploy and configure security technologies.
Mentor and guide other staff as needed.
Hold a high school diploma plus seven years of relevant experience, with education and work experience able to substitute for each other.
Prefer a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
Bring solid experience in cybersecurity infrastructure support, security architecture, and ongoing management of security systems and tools.
Partner with vendors, understand contract terms, and weigh budget considerations in security tasks.
Earn an anticipated hiring pay range of $80,000-$100,000 on an on-site basis.