Information Security Jobs at Stanford

[Michael Duff <mjduff () STANFORD EDU>]

Stanford University has two new Associate Information Security Officer positions open in our growing information 
security team. If you're interested, we would love to hear from you. 

CORE DUTIES: 

    * Partner with organizations throughout Stanford to promulgate information security improvements. 
    * Participate in security risk assessments and mitigations with department and other University staff. 
    * Inspect system and network data for computer and network usage policy compliance, system integrity and incident 
response. 
    * Develop and deliver educational information to system administrators and users. Contribute toward the development 
and documentation of information security standards, best practices and guidelines. 
    * In coordination with fellow team members, develop plans to safeguard computer configurations against accidental 
or unauthorized modification, destruction or disclosure. 
    * Alongside department colleagues, develop and implement ongoing test plans to ensure compliance with standards and 
processes. 
    * In collaboration with other Information Security Office staff, research, design and advocate new technologies, 
architectures and security products. 
    * Maintain a state-of-the-art awareness of information security issues, incidents, problems, utilities, legal 
requirements and solutions for all major information system platforms in use at Stanford. 
QUALIFICATIONS: 
Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in computer science (or equivalent) plus five years relevant experience. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

    * Strong knowledge of authentication protocols, encryption and other fundamental security technologies. 
    * Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to 
non-technical audiences and work effectively with individuals at all levels. 
    * Familiarity with industry standard information security practices. 
    * Experience with debugging, troubleshooting, forensics and security utilities. 
    * Advanced knowledge and understanding of networking protocols, principles and devices. 
    * High level of integrity and excellent judgment concerning proprietary and privacy issues. 
    * Fundamental architecture and configuration knowledge of desktop and server operating systems. 
    * Ability to lead projects is a plus. 
For more information, please see: https://stanford.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=64350&lang=en . 


All the best, 

Michael Duff 
Assistant Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer 
Stanford | University IT 
michael.duff () stanford edu 
650-721-3111