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I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:
George Washington University Information Technology (GWIT) is the chief provider of technology services and applications at The George Washington University (GW). GWITpartners with all key stakeholders across GW to equip students, faculty, and staff with the technology and tools necessary to achieve academic excellence. This position works within GWIT and ensures collaboration with both University stakeholders and external vendors for service delivery across GW.GWIT operates systems in a hybrid multi-cloud environment in GW data centers and commercial cloud. The Senior Security Engineer role will be a part of a team responsible for defining security requirements, supporting security architecture, implementing a secure development lifecycle, assessing information systems, recommending security best practices, providing vulnerability management and generally defining, implementing, assessing, and maintaining controls necessary to protect both physical and virtual networks, hardware, and systems in accordance with security requirements.The Senior Security Engineer:
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 5 years of relevant professional experience, OR, a Masters degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 3 years of relevant professional experience, OR a Bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 3 years of relevant professional experience PLUS a relevant IT Security certification. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Cybersecurity certifications focused on security and cloud security such as Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), AWS Certified Security, CompTIA Cloud+, Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA), GIAC Enterprise Vulnerability Assessor (GEVA), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Penetration Tester (GPEN) are desirable.
Preferred Qualifications:
Hiring Range
$78,578.35 - $125,560.92GW Staff Approach to Pay
How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
Healthcare Benefits
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location:
Ashburn, VirginiaCollege/School/Department:
GW ITFamily
Information TechnologySub-Family
Systems SecurityStream
Individual ContributorLevel
Level 3Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-TimeHours Per Week:
40+Work Schedule:
Monday through FridayWill this job require the employee to work on site?
YesEmployee Onsite Status
HybridTelework:
YesRequired Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry SearchSpecial Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?
NoPosting Number:
S013224Job Open Date:
08/02/2024Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.