FOR USE BY IT AND HSIS ONLY: The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking an INFORMATION SECURITY ENG-ENT to participate in the planning, design, enforcement and audit of security policies and procedures which safeguard the integrity of and access to enterprise systems, files, and data elements. To recognize and identify potential areas where existing data security policies and procedures require change, or where ones need to be developed, especially regarding future business expansion. To provide management with risk assessments and security briefings to advise them of critical issues that may affect customers, or corporate security objectives. To evaluate and recommend security products, services and/or procedures to enhance productivity and effectiveness. This position will commit to fostering an environment of heightened security following Information Technology Security Policies and participating in security training, such as Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), on an annual basis.

• Serve as the threat hunter
• threat intelligence analyst
• Perform vulnerability assessments

(Annual Salary: $63,875 - $103,800)

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or a related field and one (1) year of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification preferred.

Preferred Skills:

Cybersecurity, Linux, Windows logging, Python, Powershell, KQL queries, and Excel.

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