Senior Security Engineer

Posting Details

Posting Details


Job Title
Senior Security Engineer


Department
UNIV INFO SECURITY OFF SS-VHS


Position Number
FP754A


Location
Remote


Job Summary


The Senior Security Engineer will serve as a technical leader within the security engineering team, overseeing various Security Tooling and project initiatives while providing mentorship, guidance, and strategic direction for security engineering efforts. This position will support the Security Engineering Manager by coordinating projects, ensuring alignment with security best practices, and assisting in the development of security engineering staff.

Hiring Range: $95,000-$110,000 , commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.


Position Type
FullTime


Type of Recruitment
General Public


Minimum Qualifications

• Strong IAM knowledge, including familiarity with LDAP, OAuth, OpenID, and cloud-native identity services
• Proficiency in cloud security tools such as Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB), Cloud Security Posture Management (CPSM), Cloud Identity Entitlement Management (CIEM), or Cloud Workload Protection (CWP)
• Advanced scripting and automation skills with Python, PowerShell, Bash or other scripting languages.
• Strong understanding of modern security frameworks.
• Knowledge of encryption standards, network security, and VPN infrastructure.
• In-depth knowledge of security monitoring and detection tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR).
• Experience leading agile IT projects and coordinating cross-functional teams, and implementing security frameworks (NIST, CIS, etc)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers, collaborate effectively across departments, and drive security culture improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field of study required. Or a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other related field of study with related work experience equivalent to a master's degree in the proceeding fields
• Leadership experience.
• Experience with cloud security operations, cloud -native security solutions, DevSecOps, CI/CD security practices.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
• Knowledge of state privacy laws.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Conditions of Employment


This is a remote position, requiring a traditional 40-hour work week. Computer equipment will be supplied for remote work; high-speed internet is the responsibility of the employee.

• The equipment provided to staff with approved telework agreements enables them to deliver vital services to University faculty, staff, and students from remote locations.
• Many of our operations can and should continue as usual, even when the main physical campus is closed.
• Therefore, all division employees with an approved telework agreement are generally expected to work during official University closures.

Should travel be required, budgetary constraints may limit where the successful candidate can reside. In addition, existing payroll limitations on locations a remote employee may work from could limit the selection of the final candidate.

Job Open Date
07/21/2026


Open Until Filled
No


Application Review Date
07/24/2026


Job Close Date
07/31/2026


Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required


Along with a completed application, please submit a resume and cover letter.

Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.


Department Information

Equity Statement


It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request


If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision


The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement


Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia's forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia's economy.