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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

U-M Facilities and Operations Information Services (FOIS) is seeking a candidate with a strong knowledge of information technology security to improve the security posture of business and operations systems integrated with the physical campus.

Ensure the integrity of Facilities and Operations information systems assets and protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. Interface with the F&O community to understand their security needs and implement procedures to accommodate them. Ensure that the F&O community understands and adheres to necessary procedures to maintain security. Proactively evaluate existing systems for potential weaknesses, track vulnerabilities and recommend mitigations, and follow up on implementation and effectiveness.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Track automated and on-demand vulnerability scan results, then:

  • Determine appropriate mitigation steps.

  • Coordinate with system and application administrators to ensure implementation.

• Proactively track installed software and monitor relevant CVE bulletins.

• Monitor network and system security, integrity, authentication, and authorization.

• Work with vendors to coordinate security support and maintenance.

• Work with central campus IT and security groups to request and adjust security services.

• Evaluate the security aspects of proposed hardware and software purchases.

• Develop and document security procedures, and training materials.

• Perform regular security assessment on all systems and software.

• Perform penetration tests on F&O systems.

• 1 or more years experience with intrusion detection and prevention systems.

• 1 or more years experience utilizing cyber security best practices.

• 3 or more years experience in the technology field in either a corporate and/or academic setting.

• Hold a cybersecurity certification, CISSP, CISM, CRISC or comparable.

• Extensive working knowledge of networking concepts such as addressing, protocols, routing, firewalls, and ciphers.

• Working knowledge of data sensitivity categories and levels including means to manage risk.

• Working knowledge of IoT and building automation systems.

• Working knowledge of Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS security.

• Demonstrated ability to organize and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse constituents and colleagues at all levels of technological understanding.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.

• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing demands and priorities.

• 1 or more years experience with ICS / SCADA applications for power distribution and monitoring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

• Working knowledge of NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-82

• Programming experience in PowerShell, .NET, C#, Java, JavaScript, C, Python, unix shell, etc.

Facilities and Operations seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

This position may work with and/or support systems that maintain or process sensitive institutional data as defined by university policy. Successful candidates must comply with federal, state, and local law, and/or university policies or agreements that require the university to implement specific privacy and security safeguards, including but not limited to ITAR, EAR, HIPAA, and FISMA. 

Salary will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

FOIS specializes in the unique information systems, infrastructure, and business processes that help F&O effectively achieve its mission. Our mission statement is to provide the right information at your fingertips.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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