[Hiring] Senior Azure & Cybersecurity Engineer @Educause

Role Description

Reporting to EDUCAUSE’s Senior Director of Information Technology Operations, the Senior Azure & Cybersecurity Engineer uses extensive cybersecurity expertise to lead and manage our enterprise IT infrastructure while ensuring compliance with NIST, CIS, and PCI standards. This role is responsible for implementing security controls, maintaining system hardening, and managing infrastructure across multiple platforms while adhering to strict security frameworks. The position requires deep expertise in a Microsoft environment, with a thorough focus on security automation, compliance monitoring, and vulnerability management. The individual in this position will actively collaborate with other members of the IT Department and others across the association to support departmental and organizational strategic plans, goals, and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in systems administration required
• Minimum of 8 years of experience with Microsoft technologies and security hardening required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience implementing NIST, CIS, and/or PCI compliance standards preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in security automation using PowerShell or other scripting languages preferred
• ITIL Certifications, preferred
• Azure-Entra/Microsoft Certifications, preferred
• Security certifications preferred (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CCSP)

Requirements

• Implement and maintain security controls in accordance with NIST frameworks, CIS benchmarks, and PCI standards
• Lead vulnerability assessments, security hardening initiatives, and remediation efforts across the enterprise
• Design and maintain a secure Azure/Entra cloud environment following security best practices and compliance requirements
• Develop and execute security automation scripts using PowerShell and/or other scripting language for system hardening and compliance validation
• Manage and respond to security incidents, including zero-day vulnerabilities and critical patches
• Implement and maintain secure configurations for Azure /Entra, Group Policy, Intune and PKI infrastructure
• Configure and maintain system logging and security monitoring solutions (e.g., Splunk, Syslog)
• Perform security assessments and audits to ensure compliance industry standard frameworks
• Lead secure infrastructure migration and enhancement projects while maintaining compliance requirements
• Manage enterprise database systems with focus on security best practices and access controls
• Implement and maintain secure backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Develop and maintain security documentation and standard operating procedures
• Coordinate with cybersecurity team for continuous security improvements and threat mitigation
• Manage and maintain company risk management platform for audit readiness against NIST and PCI standards
• Design and maintain Zero Trust architecture with identity-based access, continuous verification, least-privilege enforcement, and device trust controls
• Implement and manage Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) to securely support remote and cloud workloads while reducing dependence on perimeter-based security
• Evaluate and secure AI-enabled tools and platforms in alignment with EDUCAUSE security standards, data governance, and regulatory requirements
• Implement security controls for AI workloads, including data protection, access controls, monitoring for misuse, and safeguards against data leakage
• Partner with stakeholders to assess AI risks, define responsible-use guardrails, and integrate AI threats into security, incident response, and risk management processes
• Continue to refine organization AI security practices, policies, and tooling as organizational needs evolve

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 2-for-1 employer match to your 403(b) retirement plan; up to 10% of your base salary
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D, Short‐Term Disability, and Long‐Term Disability
• 15 days of vacation and 6 days of personal time annually
• 9 paid holidays
• One week of paid time off when offices are closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• 36-hour work week (without any reduction in pay) amounting to 26 additional days of paid time off each year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Professional development assistance
• Monthly connectivity reimbursement