Job Summary

Under limited supervision, this position develops and maintains enterprise-level information security services and operations for the campus. Primary activities include development of information security services; configuration of security monitoring; leads vulnerability scanning and analysis; principal information security incident management/responder/investigator; conduct risk assessments utilizing full-suite of security tools; and guide functional and technical staff toward security solutions by identifying and documenting security requirements.

The Senior Security Operations Engineer will require ongoing access to highly confidential data such as campus email content, HR, AP, UPD, Payroll, Health Center, and Presidential workstations, file shares, and encrypted data sets in order to assist the Information Security Officer in investigations and secure operations as needed.  In addition, this position plays a critical role in assisting management in the preparation of reports for management in support of labor disputes, bargaining issues, litigation, Title IX investigations, criminal activity, and Public Records Access Requests.

This position is eligible for remote work pursuant to Cal Poly’s Telecommuting and Remote Work Guidelines and the CSU policy requiring that all work be performed within the State of California.

Department Summary

Information Technology Services (ITS) is a fast-moving team that is responsible for helping Cal Poly achieve academic excellence through developing and implementing learning, teaching, and administrative solutions which leverage technology that align with strategic goals and objectives. With a focus on continuous improvement, ITS fosters innovation, supports continuous learning, and develops people to their full potential. Our team of more than 170 professionals works in a DevOps environment to shape the technology landscape at Cal Poly.

Key Qualifications

• Strong ability to apply campus information security policy and standards to develop specific security requirements. Ability to apply security models and frameworks (e.g. NIST) to ensure appropriate security is maintained.
• Extensive knowledge of managing and responding to a security incident and leading forensic efforts.
• Expert ability to design vulnerability scans in complex enterprise networks and provide remediation alternatives.
• Advanced experience assessing security risks against established standards and evaluating effectiveness of controls.
• Solid experience identifying emerging vulnerabilities and evaluating associated risks and threats.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university and five years of progressively responsible experience in computer programming and software development, information processing, systems analysis, technical information equipment and systems, and/or application program packages and related technical functions. A graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $100,000 - $135,000 Per Year

Classification Range: $56,700 - $163,740 Per Year

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. 

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

Diversity Statement

At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer. 

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.