Senior Application Security Engineer Jobs in Brazil, IN

Position Details
Position Details
About the Institution
Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world.
Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute's historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the "Fighting Sycamores," fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.
Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.
Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our employment application process.
Comments to Applicants
Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for other than practical training. The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
The review of applications will begin on May 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Job Title
Lead Information Technology Security Engineer
Department
Office of Information Technology Deact
Work Schedule
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday with some night and evening work required.
Notice of Vacancy Number
26-00125
Desired Start Date
06/01/2026
Open Date
05/08/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Category
Staff-Exempt Professional
Job Type
Staff - Full-Time
Pay Grade
12
Hourly Rate or Salary Range
Commensurate with Experience
Benefits Associated with this Position

• Life Insurance: The coverage amount is based on two and one-half times appointment salary rounded up to the next whole thousand with a maximum coverage of $100,000 and includes the same amount of Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits. The University currently pays the entire cost of coverage.
• Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Coverage: The cost of coverage is shared between employees and the University. Rates are determined by participation in Wellness Program and use of tobacco products. Coverage is available on the first of the month following appointment date.
• TIAA Retirement Contributions: Contributions begin based upon the first day of employment at a contribution rate of ten (10) percent of base appointment salary paid in full by ISU. The contributions are vested immediately. There are 40 investment options from which to choose.
• TIAA Auto Enroll: New employees are automatically enrolled in a tax deferred retirement program at hire: three (3) percent is deducted before taxes for the program to facilitate retirement planning. Employees may opt out of the program within 90 days.
• Long Term Disability Coverage: Employees are eligible after three (3) years of continuous, regular employment with the University. This policy guarantees approved disabled employees a 66 2/3 percent income protection (from all sources) after 180 days of continuous total disability. Immediate participation is available for current members of a comparable group disability insurance program within 90 days prior to ISU employment and that would have provided income protection upon disability for at least five years.
• Fee Waiver Program: For the employee, spouse and dependent children: Staff may enroll in up to 18 hours of course work each academic year at a reduced rate. Spouses may enroll in 15 semester hours each academic year with 80% of qualified tuition waived. Dependent children of regular full-time staff who are full-time degree seeking undergraduate students at ISU may receive a fee waiver of 80% of qualified tuition for up to a total of ten (10) semesters.
• Sick Leave: Accrued at a rate of 12 days per fiscal year with unlimited accumulation.
• Vacation: Pay level 11 and below accrues up to 15 vacation days earned per year 1 through 4; 20 vacation days per year thereafter. Pay level 12 and above accrues 20 vacation days per year

Optional Benefits

• Voluntary Life Insurance: Additional amounts of life insurance may be purchased on employee, spouse and dependent children.
• Voluntary Vision Plan: May enroll within the first 31 days of employment date.

Job Summary/Basic Function
Provides technical vision and acts as a security subject matter expert, representing the security needs and requirements to various constituents throughout Indiana State University.
Specific Responsibilities
Responsible for maintaining enterprise information technology systems and infrastructure including, but not limited to end point security, event and incident management and firewall systems.
Required Relevant Education & Experience
Education: Bachelor's Degree (4 years); Experience: 3-5 years as systems administrator, systems integrator, or systems analyst position;1-2 years of demonstrated experience in a role with significant information technology security responsibilities.
Required Field(s) of Study
Information Technology Security, Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems or other related discipline.
Preferred Relevant Education and Experience
Microsoft 365 Defender for enterprise
Microsoft Sentinel
Microsoft 365 Product Stack
Cisco FirePower and ASA
Supervisory Responsibilities
Has authority or responsibility over staff employees, students, or graduate assistants on a regular basis and may be a direct supervisor.
Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Other Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
CISSP
CompTIA Security +
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Able to adapt to change, Able to assemble, analyze and present data, Able to learn and retain information, Able to multitask, Able to plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner, Able to read English, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Able to work carefully and politely around others, Able to work well with others, Attention to detail, Demonstration of high ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, politeness, and courteousness, Experience using programming languages such as Java, C, COBOL, PL/SQL, Experience with firewall configurations, Experience with Higher Education ERP systems like Banner, Experience with TCP/IP protocol, Must be comfortable networking with groups or individuals, Professional demeanor, high energy, dynamic personality and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications, Willing to work extended hours during events and peak seasons, when required, Work effectively with a diverse community
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Qualifications & Disclaimer
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
NCAA Guidelines
All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.
No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual's involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.
Position Reappointment Required
No
Job Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provides security analysis and design oversight and assistance within the Office of Information Technology and the university.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Install, configure, manage, and monitor intrusion detection/prevention systems and hardware/software firewalls.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conducts both proactive and reactive vulnerability and risk analyses of existing systems and implements standards and procedures to mitigate risk. Implements action plan(s) to remove vulnerabilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assists immediate supervisor in the development and maintenance of a campus wide information technology awareness and training plan.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Drafts standards, procedural and policy documentation and provides insight into topics for campus wide security and awareness campaigns and makes recommendations for inclusion into the IT/Campus environment to senior leadership related to each of these items.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct proactive assessments on all University ERP systems including both Microsoft and Oracle database management systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Installs, updates and monitors enterprise end point protection systems - end-point protection, data loss protection system such as McAfee and Splunk, and data center protection systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Initiates ideas for new directions and demonstrates realistic designs for development and implementation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.