CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Participates in developing, implementing, and managing network security policies, plans, and procedures, including security architectures, firewall policies, intrusion detection systems, security data collection systems, and integrated security products.
2. Participates in designing and developing the University network to ensure that it is secure, reliable, and robust; implements and maintains network management servers that assist the department in managing, monitoring, and securing the University network.
3. Develops and implements detection activities to test network vulnerability to intrusion by hostile individuals or groups; participates in detecting, investigating, documenting, and reporting actual or potential network security violations, intrusions, or other inappropriate use.
4. Designs backbone infrastructure, network facilities, wide area networks, local area network, wireless and telecommunication networks to provide reliable Internet access, remote access to campus information technology services (ITS), network security and high performance networking.
5. Evaluates security products and tests security systems performance; assists in planning, implementing, and testing disaster recovery procedures; participates in making formal risk assessments related to network security.
6. 6. Engages in a planned program of professional development, coordinated with ITS goals and responsibilities, to maintain continual growth in professional skills and knowledge essential to the position.
7. Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Broad knowledge of network security practices, designs, tests, tools, and processes
• Comprehensive knowledge of network architectures, equipment, and designs
• Comprehensive knowledge of network management strategies, techniques, and options
• Knowledge of general societal, political, and legal issues related to network security
• Knowledge of network security products and utilities
• Knowledge of network protocols

  Knowledge of major operating systems (Windows, Unix, Novell, Linux)

• Interpersonal/human relations skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Attentiveness to detail
• Strong service commitment
• Ability to develop network security policies
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to use work-enhanced software, including use of project management tools

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and experience equivalent to:

Bachelors degree; supplemented with three (3) years of related experience. Certification in areas related to network management and security preferred (CNE, MCSE, MSCE+1, CISA, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CCSA, CCSE, CCSE-PLUS, Cisco Security Specialist).

*Cisco Experience and Certification (sepecially CCIE certification)

are a plus.