Information Security Specialist

Department: SAAS Information Technology

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Job Summary

Information Security Specialist

Are you passionate about protecting critical systems through secure identity and access management?

Do you enjoy balancing security, compliance, and exceptional customer service?

Want to help protect the technology that supports students, faculty, and staff?

Looking for a role where your work directly contributes to a secure campus environment?

We Have the Job for You!

The Information Security Specialist will be responsible for the security, installation and maintenance of Student Affairs computer information systems. Provides network support and security services for the day-to-day operation of Student Affairs computer information systems. Participates in the installation and maintenance of new and existing software applications within Student Affairs. Provides support for Active Directory security groups and other specialized software applications throughout the division. Provides guidance of system capabilities, utilization, storage, security, access, maintenance, and operational issues and confers with users, staff and the HIPAA Compliance Officer to discuss the revision of new and existing systems.

Primary duties include:

Maintain Active Directory, user objects, computer objects, OU’s, policies. Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), SAML, web Single Sign-on (SSO), OAuth and related authentication technologies.
Review and interpret identity, access, and audit logs in Microsoft Active Directory to support investigations, access reviews, and policy validation.
Monitor division software and applications process to make sure they all go through TRB Technology Review Board.
Assists with the oversight of Information Systems as related to HIPAA/FERPA compliance and other federal and state regulations concerning protection of patient and other sensitive information.

Perks

Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
15 paid vacation days
15 paid sick days
13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
An engaging and collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Highly proficient in computer hardware and software troubleshooting and one or more related certifications.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Exercises sound judgment in organizing work, setting and adjusting priorities to balance customer interests, respond to changing needs and expectations, and meet divisional requirements, including working extended hours when necessary.
Demonstrates strong ethical, professional, service-oriented, and interpersonal skills while providing excellent customer service in a positive, solutions-focused manner.
Applies strong problem-solving skills and demonstrates the ability to learn, adapt, and grow within the area of focus.

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Information Security Specialist

University of South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina, USA