Cybersecurity Engineer

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, integration, and lifecycle management of enterprise security controls and platforms across the institution. This role focuses on building secure, scalable, and resilient environments across network, identity, endpoint, and cloud domains. The position operates in an implementation-focused capacity under the direction of senior engineers or security architects and is responsible for executing approved designs and engineering standards.

* Implements enterprise cybersecurity architecture across network, endpoint, identity, and cloud environments in alignment with approved designs.
* Engineers, configures, and maintains enterprise security platforms including SIEM, EDR/ XDR, IDS/ IPS, email security, and vulnerability management tools.
* Applies security architecture standards and control requirements established by senior engineers and security architects.
* Collaborates with IT infrastructure, networking, and application teams to securely implement systems and services.
* Automates security processes and integrates tooling to improve operational efficiency and response effectiveness.
* Supports incident response through engineering remediation, containment improvements, and control optimization.

* Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity or the equivalent combination of education training, professional cybersecurity experience including but not limited to performing or conducting of enterprise-wide security awareness training, software assessments, policy maintenance and creation, vulnerability maintenance, control evaluation, compliancy and audit planning, testing and reporting.
* CISM, or CISA, Security+, CySA+, or equivalent preferred
* Develops, tunes, and maintains detection rules, correlation logic, and alerting within SIEM and monitoring platforms.
* Implement endpoint security controls including EDR/ XDR, system hardening, and patching strategies.
* Engineers network security controls including firewalls, segmentation strategies, access control lists, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
* Supports secure design and implementation of campus network infrastructure, including integration of PON, wireless, and edge connectivity into the security model.
* Implements identity and access management ( IAM) controls including authentication, authorization, and privileged access enforcement.
* Conducts vulnerability scanning, validates remediation efforts, and supports risk prioritization activities.
* Implements and maintains technical security controls required for regulatory compliance (e.g., GLBA, FERPA), audit readiness, and cyber insurance requirements.
* Owns lifecycle management, tuning, and performance optimization of security tools and controls.
* Documents system configurations, engineering standards, implementation procedures, and operational runbooks.
* Provides technical guidance to cybersecurity analysts and IT staff on tool usage and security best practices.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
* Strong experience implementing enterprise security technologies and controls at scale.
* Advanced knowledge of network architecture (Layer 1-3), firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, and secure protocols.
* Experience with security platforms such as SIEM (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel), EDR/ XDR, vulnerability scanners, and email security systems.
* Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements, including NIST, CIS Controls, GLBA, and FERPA.
* Ability to implement secure, scalable, and resilient solutions aligned with institutional standards.
* Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.
* Experience in higher education or similarly complex enterprise environments preferred.
* Participates in escalation and on-call support for critical security incidents.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Overtime, evening and weekend work may be required. Employee may be required to use cell phone to maintain office contact. Participates in system cybersecurity meetings and technical reviews.

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.