IT Security Engineer I

Kansas State University • Manhattan, KS • 1w ago

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13569676

rIT Security Engineer I

rKansas State University

rAbout This Role

The role is with the Security Incident Operations Center (SIOC) team and works to optimize detection capabilities, improve response, and maintain proactive threat response protocols. The security operations engineer ensures that the university\'s IT assets remain resilient against evolving security threats while delivering high-quality service to stakeholders across the institution.

About Us

Kansas State University\'s Division of Information Technology is committed to providing excellent IT services to the K-State community in support of the teaching, learning, research, and service missions. They offer a wide range of information technology and communications services. They provide leadership for developing and delivering computing and digital resources to K-State students, faculty and staff. The Division coordinates and manages central IT business services including Enterprise Systems, Portfolio & Project Governance, Infrastructure & Operations, Academic Applications, Information Security, and Academic IT and Research Support.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site. This position is fully on-site.

**What You\'ll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:**

Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and seven years of

relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications:

3-5 years of experience in security operations or incident response

Strong knowledge of SIEM platforms (Splunk, IBM QRadar, ArcSight, or

similar)

Experience with network protocols, log analysis, and forensic

techniques

Understanding of common attack vectors and threat actor tactics

Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems

Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, MITRE ATT&CK)

Security certifications (Security+, GCIH, GCFA, CySA+)

Experience with cloud security monitoring (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Knowledge of threat intelligence platforms

Experience with security orchestration and automation tools

Understanding of malware analysis techniques

SIEM administration and log analysis

Network traffic analysis (Wireshark, tcpdump)

Endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools

Vulnerability scanning and assessment tools

Security information correlation and analysis

Additional Role Information:

Other Requirements: (Note on working environment)

Occasional after-hours work for incident response or change

management work in designated maintenance windows

Participation in on-call rotation

Occasional travel required for training, conferences, or other

events

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

Cover Letter

Resume

Three Professional References

Application Window

Applications close on:5/29/26

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

\$70,835-80,000

rTo apply, please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/it-security-engineer-i-manhattan-kansas-united-states

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