Los Angeles, California
Boston, Massachusetts
New York, NY, 10176, USA
Posted: 08-Aug-25
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 500489
Job Summary:
The Cyber Security Administrator is responsible for managing the University’s information security by managing application security, monitoring network security, responding to security incidents and providing security awareness training.
Duties & Essential Job Functions:
1. Monitors information security by reviewing industry security advisories, compliance with regulatory requirements, performing risk assessments and auditing systems, monitoring data security.
2. Manages and maintains information security by managing network security devices, application security, and developing tools, performing forensic investigations and incident response, preliminary assessments network and application security models.
3. Promotes information security awareness by maintaining security website, presenting security topics to groups, training department users on system security.
4. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in computer related field or equivalent in experience.
• 5 or more years’ experience working with Information Technology
Preferred Education & Experience:
• None
Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
• One or more approved IT Cyber Security certifications desirable. (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CEH, Security+, SSCP, CCSP)
Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:
• None
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Knowledge (basic) of Local Area Networks, TCP/IP protocols, multiple operations systems (Windows, Unix, Linux, etc.), enterprise applications, enterprise change control methodology and documentation processes, network security devices (firewall, IDS/IPS, etc.), authentication protocols and methods (NTLM, Kerberos, etc.), encryption algorithms.
• Knowledge (basic) of forensic and incident management techniques, basic understanding of compliance and regulatory issues.
• Ability to manage network security devices, application security, and related tools.
• Ability to perform preliminary assessments and audits of network and application security models.
• Ability to monitor industry security advisories, maintain current cyber security skills, and administer and provide security education programs.
• Knowledge in enterprise change control methodology and documentation processes, ability to work independently as well as within a team to fulfill project goals.
TCU Core Competencies:
University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.
Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):
• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.
Work Environment:
• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.
AA/EEO Statement:
As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.