Senior IT Systems & Security Engineer

Senior IT Systems & Security Engineer

For more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. XIT Staffing, a division of Xerox dedicated to staffing solutions, is committed to collaborating closely with our internal clients to fulfill their staffing needs.

Our client, in higher education is seeking a Senior IT Systems & Security Engineer to play a pivotal role in maintaining the security and efficiency of the Company's IT infrastructure and digital assets, with a particular focus on cloud services (such as Microsoft 365 and Azure), Point of Sale (POS) systems, and cybersecurity. This role demands a blend of expertise in cloud computing, application security, and cybersecurity practices to ensure the protection and optimal performance of IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Cloud Services Management
  • Administer and optimize cloud environments, primarily focusing on Microsoft 365 and Azure, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient operations.
  • Implement and manage cloud-based applications and services, including integrations with on-premises or other cloud systems.
  • Oversee cloud data storage, backup, and recovery processes, ensuring data integrity and compliance with data protection standards.
• POS System Security
  • Ensure the security and integrity of POS systems, implementing cybersecurity measures to protect against threats and unauthorized access.
  • Coordinate with the applications team to ensure that POS systems are seamlessly integrated with cloud services and other IT systems.
  • Monitor and maintain POS software and hardware, including regular updates and patches to address security vulnerabilities.
• Cybersecurity Implementation and Management
  • Deploy and manage advanced cybersecurity tools and processes to safeguard IT systems and sensitive data.
  • Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement remediation strategies.
  • Keep up to date with the latest cybersecurity threats and countermeasures, continuously improving the organization's security posture.
• Data Protection and Compliance
  • Implement robust data protection strategies, focusing on both cloud-based and on-premises environments.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards like PCI DSS, HIPAA and NIST CSF, adapting practices to meet the needs of different environments (cloud, hybrid, on-site).
  • Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to data privacy laws and guidelines.
• Systems Administration
  • Manage and maintain essential IT systems, with a particular focus on cloud-based environments and POS systems.
  • Perform routine system maintenance tasks, including system monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
  • Coordinate with vendors and service providers to resolve complex system issues and optimize performance.
• User Support and Security Training
  • Provide high-level technical support for cloud and security-related issues.
  • Develop and deliver training and awareness programs focusing on cybersecurity best practices and secure use of cloud services.
• Project Involvement
  • Actively participate in IT projects, ensuring cloud and cybersecurity considerations are integrated from the outset.
  • Collaborate with various IT teams to align system and security objectives with broader organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; or equivalent level of advanced schooling + experience
• 7+ years of relevant work experience in IT Infrastructure
• Familiar with IT Systems & Security concepts, design principles, best practices, standards, and processes
• Excellent analytical, statistical, quantitative, and deduction skills.
• Ability to represent information in graphical forms including creating data, infrastructure, and topology diagrams, etc.
• Experience implementing controls for Cybersecurity regulation such as: PCI-DSS, SOX, or CCPA
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, based on business needs.
• Must be able to work occasional varied hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Preferred:

• Experience with configuration management systems, such as Salt, Ansible, Puppet, Chef
• Regular work exposure to Python and Git version control
• Exposure to JSON (arm) and XML
• Industry Certifications preferred (ITIL, CISSP, Azure, etc.)
• Working understanding of POS systems architecture