Explore a Career with Dakota State University

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Cybersecurity Engineer

DSU is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team. This role is critical in protecting the DSU’s systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. The Cybersecurity Engineer will manage vulnerability management programs, oversee the Security Operations Center (SOC), and participate in security assessments and audits to ensure the highest level of information security.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, implement, and provide input on secure systems, networks, and applications.
  • Develop security requirements and architecture patterns for new projects.
  • Recommend and enforce security best practices across IT infrastructure.
  • Deploy, configure, and maintain security solutions such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, SOAR, and vulnerability management platforms.
  • Coordinate and oversee tuning of tools to reduce false positives and improve detection fidelity.
  • Collaborate with CSOC analysts to create and refine detection rules, alerts, and automated responses
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts with system owners.
  • Evaluate and mitigate risks across infrastructure, cloud, and application environments.
  • Partner with application teams to integrate security into the SDLC (DevSecOps).
  • Contribute to code reviews and advise on secure coding practices.
  • Design and enforce identity and access management (IAM) policies.
  • Support password and privileged access management (PAM) implementation and auditing.
  • Contribute to the creation and maintenance of security playbooks within SOAR platforms.
  • Automate repetitive security tasks to improve efficiency.
  • Provide audit support and maintain security documentation.
  • Provide security awareness input for training programs.
  • Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and industry best practices.
  • Proactively propose improvements to the organization’s security posture.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Proven experience in cybersecurity, including vulnerability management, incident response, and SOC operations.
  • Experience supervising technical staff is highly desirable.
  • Understanding and familiarity with security controls, standards, and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS).
  • Familiarity with intrusion detection software and SIEM products.
  • Comprehensive understanding of networks and network security principles.
  • Experience with operating systems including Mac OS and Windows.
  • Knowledge of incident response planning and implementation.
  • Exposure to cloud services security practices, including Microsoft O365 services.
  • Ability to understand and anticipate current and future security threat landscapes.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits:
  • Flexible benefits package – health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, hospital indemnity insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, health reimbursement account.
  • South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive 6% fully matched contributions from SDRS and are vested after three years of service.
  • Paid time off – full time 12-month employees earn 15 days per year of annual leave and 14 days of sick leave per year. In addition, employees receive 11 federal paid holidays.
  • Reduced tuition for education.
  • Professional liability coverage
  • Paid family leave
How to Apply:
DSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. Please submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and a list of at least three references.

Applications will begin to be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.
DSU is committed to equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants with disabilities are invited to identify any necessary accommodations required in the application process. E-Verify, EOE.

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