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Stanford is one of the world’s leading universities, supported by diverse staff who share a passion for the University’s teaching, learning, research, and clinical care mission.  At Stanford, you’ll find a pervasive culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration, and life-long learning.  We work for the greater good. We don't have stock options; there’s no profit sharing (because we’re a non-profit).  Stanford will match-and-double your retirement contributions, help with your dependent's tuition, and provide several healthcare options that include zero deductible plan. Because Stanford is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you might qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program with the Dept of Education.

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Come join our team, where together, we’re on a mission to give meaning, solve problems and enrich human lives on a global scale. Stanford's Information Security Office is looking for an Information Security Engineer to work with our small, tightly-knit team on a wide range of security-related projects, helping to protect our digital resources. 

The Information Security Office is a high-profile team and is one of the few departments with university-wide purview, so you'll have plenty of opportunity to share your talents and shine. We operate with a high degree of autonomy, encouraging each of our contributors to bring their own special talents to tackle the complex challenges facing the university. While navigating the world of information security at a large university can be demanding, we take pride in the enjoyable and collaborative environment we foster. Trust, innovation, and fun are at the heart of what we do.

The Security Operations team within the Information Security Office may be small, but we are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for growth. We invite you to be part of our journey as we expand our capabilities and enhance our impact. Our team develops, maintains, and utilizes cutting-edge security tools to safeguard the university, with proud achievements that include network detection and response, chatops-based operations, and an annual cybersecurity festival, which engages the community and promotes awareness. In our small team, automation is key, and you will play a crucial role in minimizing repetitive tasks, allowing us to focus on strategic initiatives.  We are committed to fostering a culture of training and professional development, offering a generous training budget and opportunities for both technical and leadership training to everyone. Every team member is the leader of the services they are responsible for and contributes to our team strategy and initiatives. Join us in making a difference while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment!

We’re a part of the roughly 700-person University IT organization, and we’re a key part of the bigger cybersecurity and technology community at Stanford, which spans seven schools, two hospitals and one national laboratory. We all work for the greater good.

Scale the Knowledge (If Not the Solution)

As an educational institution, we value knowledge sharing and didactic exchange. Here are other activities relating to your practice.

  • Collaborate with any of the 1,500 members of the campus IT community
  • Join our IT community, attend lunch-and-learns, IT unconference  and give chalk talks
  • Share your discoveries and experience with other engineering and ops teams within our university and peer institutes
  • Mentor emerging talent
  • Make presentations at conferences

Core Duties

  • Analyze security alerts, assess and triage as needed for investigations/incident response
  • Participate in a wide range of security programs and services, building and running security information systems and tools.
  • Handle service-related tickets/slack messages from community members.
  • Promulgate security best practices through automation, education, and collaboration.
  • Maintain familiarity with current InfoSec issues, trends, incidents, tools, and practices relevant to Stanford.

Qualifications
Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree plus five years relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
  • A minimum of five years of experience as a contributing member of an enterprise-oriented technology team. Prefer at least eight years of increasingly technical work experience.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Well-rounded, critical thinker.
  • Demonstrated growth mindset and desire to make things better.
  • Deep knowledge of modern information technology systems and strong interest in cybersecurity.
  • Minimum of five years of operational experience in one or more of these fields: systems engineering, deployment/automations engineering, endpoint engineering, authentication, log analysis, cloud administration, or network administration.
  • Prefer working knowledge of SIEM like Splunk or Elasticsearch.
  • Prefer experience in large enterprise security environment and cloud security.
  • Python or other software engineering experience is a plus.
  • Strong written and oral communications.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Conviction, Curiosity, and Collegiality.

*Relocation and sponsorship will not be provided for this position. 

Remote Work
This position is eligible for full-time remote work from the U.S and hybrid within the Bay Area.  We maintain a remote-work-friendly environment, fully supporting our full-time-remote and hybrid on-site/remote staff.  Our team operates on Pacific Time, and we adjust salary based on regions of the country. You may be expected to come to campus, but generally expect that to be no more than a few days each quarter. We’ll pay for your travel if you’re outside the greater Bay Area. See our admin guide for more information.

https://adminguide.stanford.edu/chapters/human-resources/staff-employment-policies/remote-work-arrangements

This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate.

The expected pay range for this position is $122,000 to $162,000 per annum for remote positions.

The expected pay range for this position is $156,000 to $180,000 per annum for hybrid positions.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is for You
 
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

  • Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or course auditing. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
  • A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
  • A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
  • Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
  • Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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