University of Southern California
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The University of Southern California (USC) is advancing its cybersecurity posture with a renewed focus on resilience, cyber risk management, and threat-informed defense. USC is building a culture of security that supports its academic and research mission in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. This role sits within a newly restructured cybersecurity organization focused on scalable, proactive defense strategies, incident preparedness, and operational excellence. If you’re driven by purpose and want to help shape the future of cybersecurity at a leading university, bring your leadership to the table. POSITION SUMMARY
As the
Cyber Engineer , you will be an integral member of the cybersecurity department, collaborating with stakeholders across the university ecosystem and reporting to the Manager Cyber Engineering. This is a full-time exempt position, eligible for USC benefits and perks. This opportunity is remote. The Cyber Engineer implements and manages cybersecurity measures and configurations to protect email and endpoints from cyber threats. Builds, deploys, and maintains the configuration for new security tools and technologies across the university. Ensures university systems, endpoint devices, and broader systems are properly discovered, securely configured, and safeguarded against threat actors. Addresses escalated issues as necessary. Reviews cybersecurity processes and procedures to follow established standards. Supports safeguarding of OT and IoT systems and devices. Develops and maintains customer experience tutorials and training resources. Collaborates with cross-functional cyber teams to understand needs and develop innovative solutions. The
Cyber Engineer
will: Oversee the management, security, and operation of risk management tools, attack surface management tools, endpoint protection platforms, email security platforms, identity governance and administration (IGA), privilege access management (PAM), and other core cybersecurity technologies. Implement and manage measures to protect email, endpoints, information systems, and OT/IoT devices from threats. Implement robust enterprise security tools and configure new security technologies across the university. Configure and manage multiple cybersecurity engineering tools (endpoint protection, email security, key/certificate management, data loss prevention) for OT and IoT environments; ensure security tooling coverage across all university assets. Enforce zero trust models and secure network segmentation for internal and third‑party integrations. Implement secure cloud and hybrid security infrastructure with data protection, identity management, and compliance. Deploy threat detection and monitoring solutions for IT networks and ICS environments. Maintain and harden enterprise security solutions. Apply problem-solving best practices, pursue continuous improvements, and address escalated issues. Collaborate with cyber architects to design and implement approved designs and security baselines. Collaborate with cross-functional cyber teams (e.g., IAM, SOC, cyber architecture) to understand needs and develop solutions. Coordinate with information security officers and cyber governance to exchange insights, receive requests, and review cybersecurity requirements from DSU stakeholders. Support tracking and reporting of cybersecurity metrics to measure engineering effectiveness. Establish and document strategic development and deployment plans for innovative cybersecurity technology solutions. Develop and maintain training resources for customers. Review processes to ensure standards compliance. Assist in automation of security processes using scripting, SOAR, and AI-driven tools. Document security policies, procedures, and standards. Perform tests, security audits, and risk assessments. Stay current with industry trends, standards, and compliance requirements. Encourage a workplace culture aligned with USC’s values and ethics. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Great candidates will meet the following qualifications: 4 years of experience in security engineering and/or related fields. Bachelor’s degree in information science, computer science, computer engineering, or related field; or combined experience/education as a substitute for minimum education. Ability to lead effective and efficient teams with trust, collaboration, transparency, and accountability. Excellent technical documentation skills and ability to communicate ideas clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to interpret, analyze, and apply relevant policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements. Extensive experience with desktop engineering concepts and advanced techniques. Proficiency with back-end engineering tools used for deploying to lab and desktop workstations. Knowledge and hands-on experience with multiple security tools (endpoint, email, IGA, PAM). Experience with scripting languages (PowerShell, Windows Batch, VBScript, Unix shell). Experience monitoring device image quality, deployment, adoption, and performance with automated tools and reports. Experience with workstation provisioning tools. Understanding of email security best practices (anti-phishing, encryption, spam filtering). Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, VDI, application streaming, and Cloud VDI/infrastructure. Understanding of cloud models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP. Familiarity with high-federated environments and large enterprises; familiarity with security control frameworks (CIS Top 20, NIST CSF, 800-53, ISO 27001). Basic understanding of OT and IoT security; knowledge of OT/IoT devices, protocols (MQTT, CoAP), and configurations. Ability to test and validate OT/IoT systems for functionality, reliability, and security. One or more relevant certifications (e.g., GIAC, CISSP, Azure Security, CCSP, CompTIA Security+ CASP+). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Exceptional candidates will also bring: 6 years of related experience. Experience in a university environment. Hands-on experience in endpoint/email security and cybersecurity configuration. Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation. Basic familiarity with OT/IoT systems and cloud computing models. Demonstrated commitment to USC’s Unifying Values of integrity, excellence, community, well-being, open communication, and accountability. SALARY AND BENEFITS
The annual base salary range for this position is $131,729.50 to $146,374.53. USC considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education/training, skills, internal alignment, legal requirements, funding, and market conditions when making an offer. USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of perks. Learn more about USC’s comprehensive benefits here.
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The University of Southern California (USC) is advancing its cybersecurity posture with a renewed focus on resilience, cyber risk management, and threat-informed defense. USC is building a culture of security that supports its academic and research mission in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. This role sits within a newly restructured cybersecurity organization focused on scalable, proactive defense strategies, incident preparedness, and operational excellence. If you’re driven by purpose and want to help shape the future of cybersecurity at a leading university, bring your leadership to the table. POSITION SUMMARY
As the
Cyber Engineer , you will be an integral member of the cybersecurity department, collaborating with stakeholders across the university ecosystem and reporting to the Manager Cyber Engineering. This is a full-time exempt position, eligible for USC benefits and perks. This opportunity is remote. The Cyber Engineer implements and manages cybersecurity measures and configurations to protect email and endpoints from cyber threats. Builds, deploys, and maintains the configuration for new security tools and technologies across the university. Ensures university systems, endpoint devices, and broader systems are properly discovered, securely configured, and safeguarded against threat actors. Addresses escalated issues as necessary. Reviews cybersecurity processes and procedures to follow established standards. Supports safeguarding of OT and IoT systems and devices. Develops and maintains customer experience tutorials and training resources. Collaborates with cross-functional cyber teams to understand needs and develop innovative solutions. The
Cyber Engineer
will: Oversee the management, security, and operation of risk management tools, attack surface management tools, endpoint protection platforms, email security platforms, identity governance and administration (IGA), privilege access management (PAM), and other core cybersecurity technologies. Implement and manage measures to protect email, endpoints, information systems, and OT/IoT devices from threats. Implement robust enterprise security tools and configure new security technologies across the university. Configure and manage multiple cybersecurity engineering tools (endpoint protection, email security, key/certificate management, data loss prevention) for OT and IoT environments; ensure security tooling coverage across all university assets. Enforce zero trust models and secure network segmentation for internal and third‑party integrations. Implement secure cloud and hybrid security infrastructure with data protection, identity management, and compliance. Deploy threat detection and monitoring solutions for IT networks and ICS environments. Maintain and harden enterprise security solutions. Apply problem-solving best practices, pursue continuous improvements, and address escalated issues. Collaborate with cyber architects to design and implement approved designs and security baselines. Collaborate with cross-functional cyber teams (e.g., IAM, SOC, cyber architecture) to understand needs and develop solutions. Coordinate with information security officers and cyber governance to exchange insights, receive requests, and review cybersecurity requirements from DSU stakeholders. Support tracking and reporting of cybersecurity metrics to measure engineering effectiveness. Establish and document strategic development and deployment plans for innovative cybersecurity technology solutions. Develop and maintain training resources for customers. Review processes to ensure standards compliance. Assist in automation of security processes using scripting, SOAR, and AI-driven tools. Document security policies, procedures, and standards. Perform tests, security audits, and risk assessments. Stay current with industry trends, standards, and compliance requirements. Encourage a workplace culture aligned with USC’s values and ethics. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Great candidates will meet the following qualifications: 4 years of experience in security engineering and/or related fields. Bachelor’s degree in information science, computer science, computer engineering, or related field; or combined experience/education as a substitute for minimum education. Ability to lead effective and efficient teams with trust, collaboration, transparency, and accountability. Excellent technical documentation skills and ability to communicate ideas clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to interpret, analyze, and apply relevant policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements. Extensive experience with desktop engineering concepts and advanced techniques. Proficiency with back-end engineering tools used for deploying to lab and desktop workstations. Knowledge and hands-on experience with multiple security tools (endpoint, email, IGA, PAM). Experience with scripting languages (PowerShell, Windows Batch, VBScript, Unix shell). Experience monitoring device image quality, deployment, adoption, and performance with automated tools and reports. Experience with workstation provisioning tools. Understanding of email security best practices (anti-phishing, encryption, spam filtering). Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, VDI, application streaming, and Cloud VDI/infrastructure. Understanding of cloud models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP. Familiarity with high-federated environments and large enterprises; familiarity with security control frameworks (CIS Top 20, NIST CSF, 800-53, ISO 27001). Basic understanding of OT and IoT security; knowledge of OT/IoT devices, protocols (MQTT, CoAP), and configurations. Ability to test and validate OT/IoT systems for functionality, reliability, and security. One or more relevant certifications (e.g., GIAC, CISSP, Azure Security, CCSP, CompTIA Security+ CASP+). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Exceptional candidates will also bring: 6 years of related experience. Experience in a university environment. Hands-on experience in endpoint/email security and cybersecurity configuration. Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation. Basic familiarity with OT/IoT systems and cloud computing models. Demonstrated commitment to USC’s Unifying Values of integrity, excellence, community, well-being, open communication, and accountability. SALARY AND BENEFITS
The annual base salary range for this position is $131,729.50 to $146,374.53. USC considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education/training, skills, internal alignment, legal requirements, funding, and market conditions when making an offer. USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of perks. Learn more about USC’s comprehensive benefits here.
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