Montana State University
Bozeman, MT, USA
Chief Information Security Officer
Montana State University
Position Information
Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 25110
For questions regarding this position, please contact: Ryan Knutson (406) 994-4061 rknutson@montana.edu
Classification Title: Executive Director
Working Title: Chief Information Security Officer
Brief Position Overview
The Chief Information Security Officer reports directly to the Vice President & CIO providing leadership, management, and planning of all information security functions across MSU’s 4-campus enterprise.
Position Number: 4C0800
Department: UIT Info Security
Division: VP for Information Technology
Appointment Type: Professional
Contract Term: Fiscal Year
Semester:
If other, specify From date:
If other, specify End date:
FLSA: Exempt
Union Affiliation: Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE: 1.0
Benefits Eligible: Eligible
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type: MUS
If other, please specify:
Recruitment Type: Open
Position Details
General Statement
The Chief Information Security Officer reports directly to the Vice President & CIO providing leadership, management, and planning of all information security functions across MSU’s 4-campus enterprise. This position is responsible, under the general direction of the Vice President & CIO, for leading security efforts including development of policy and procedures, incident response, implementation and on-going operational support of enterprise security services, technical consultation, and educational outreach to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the University’s computing and information resources. This position is accountable for the Information Security Group budget and staff including budgeting, employee development, and long-term planning.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead authority for information security matters, working closely with the Vice President & CIO, Legal Counsel, VP for Research, Provost, University Police, and others in all activities related to information security. • Develop long-term vision, strategy and supporting roadmap/program for IT risk, security and compliance. • Lead the development and implementation of information security policies, practices, procedures, and standards. • Maintain information security policies, practices, procedures, and standards and assist in promoting awareness and compliance. • Ensure the institution complies with applicable state, federal, and international laws, campus policies and procedures, and industry privacy standards. • Ensure active and relevant information security awareness programming. • Plays a lead role in information security compliance reviews and/or investigations and coordinates with campus departments and related entities. • Oversees alleged information security violations and conducts investigations as needed. • Establish and operate the Montana State University Security Operations Center. • Lead the Information Security Group whose responsibilities include: • The monitoring and management of day-to-day issues that pertain to system and network security, ERP security, user accounts, and data privacy. • Vulnerability Management – Identification, management, and resolution of vulnerabilities to systems and applications. • Operational management of the University’s Data Loss Prevention program. • Staff Management – Directing tasks, setting goals, ensuring high productivity, ensuring effective customer service, individual employee development and evaluating performance. • Coordination of communication of security risks to deans, department heads, and security associates. • Development and implementation of security training for employees, contractors, or other third parties that may have access to university data or interact with University information systems. • Development and maintenance, which includes developing and maintaining incident response procedures, investigation and remediation of all security incidents, and reporting of all security incidents. • Provide support as needed for information security assessments under direction of the Vice President & CIO and/or Internal Audit. • Additional Responsibilities: • Represent the Vice President & CIO on all matters related to information security as needed. • Provide updates and presentations to the Chief Information Officer and other MSU leadership as needed. • Other duties, as assigned.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skill
1. Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, Information Management Systems, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. 2. Progressive experience and knowledge of security and privacy best practices and procedures in enterprise level environments. This experience should include incident response, security management, knowledge of appropriate information security legislature, and development of training and outreach campaigns to foster security. 3. Advanced knowledge of vulnerability management practices with experience implementing these in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. 4. Advanced knowledge of Information Technology operating environments including the knowledge of system and network administration, operating systems, and system patch management. 5. Progressive experience in the areas of Personnel, Project, and Budget Management. 6. Experience with enterprise security tools including data loss prevention, vulnerability management, anti-malware, and intrusion detection and prevention systems.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1. Master’s degree in information security, Computer Science, or Information Management Systems. 2. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) – May substitute an equivalent combination of education and experience. 3. Advanced network administration experience including a knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, and associated risks. 4. Advanced skills and experience with ERP systems, including issues regarding access and authorization, with a specific knowledge of Ellucian and Oracle security protocols. 5. Strong experience with DLP, IDPS, NDR, vulnerability, and endpoint management tools (such as: Spirion, Qualys, Ivanti, MS Defender) in a higher education environment. 6. Experience working in a higher education information technology environment.
The Successful Candidate Will
• Strong written skills and public speaking experience focused on development and delivery of information security content. • Demonstrated discretion in handling sensitive information and circumstances, including high-stress incident handling. • High level of comfort working with law enforcement, technical staff, and executive personnel across the University system and the State. • Experience leading a group of professional-level technical staff; and experience in planning and implementing technical initiatives in an open, participative environment. • Skilled in oral and written communications. • Ability to handle competing demands and maintain high levels of customer service and response. • Ability to manage and develop technical staff in a way which enables the unit to function as a team, working toward shared goals where individual efforts complement group efforts. • Ability to engage others in the unit in accepting and developing a customer-service orientation in all aspects of the operation. • Ability to anticipate and resolve technical problems; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other related IT units and campus customers. • Ability to professionally represent UIT and MSU.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This position requires periodic on-call availability and after-hours support.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
Work requires some travel to visit other campuses within the Montana University System.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties?: Yes
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: Upon completion of a successful search.
Position End Date (if temporary):
Open Date:
Close Date:
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on October 3, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
1. Resume 2. Cover Letter
For complete job announcement and application procedures, please click on: https://apptrkr.com/5662801
Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled
Full Time
Chief Information Security Officer
Montana State University
Position Information
Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 25110
For questions regarding this position, please contact: Ryan Knutson (406) 994-4061 rknutson@montana.edu
Classification Title: Executive Director
Working Title: Chief Information Security Officer
Brief Position Overview
The Chief Information Security Officer reports directly to the Vice President & CIO providing leadership, management, and planning of all information security functions across MSU’s 4-campus enterprise.
Position Number: 4C0800
Department: UIT Info Security
Division: VP for Information Technology
Appointment Type: Professional
Contract Term: Fiscal Year
Semester:
If other, specify From date:
If other, specify End date:
FLSA: Exempt
Union Affiliation: Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE: 1.0
Benefits Eligible: Eligible
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type: MUS
If other, please specify:
Recruitment Type: Open
Position Details
General Statement
The Chief Information Security Officer reports directly to the Vice President & CIO providing leadership, management, and planning of all information security functions across MSU’s 4-campus enterprise. This position is responsible, under the general direction of the Vice President & CIO, for leading security efforts including development of policy and procedures, incident response, implementation and on-going operational support of enterprise security services, technical consultation, and educational outreach to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the University’s computing and information resources. This position is accountable for the Information Security Group budget and staff including budgeting, employee development, and long-term planning.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead authority for information security matters, working closely with the Vice President & CIO, Legal Counsel, VP for Research, Provost, University Police, and others in all activities related to information security. • Develop long-term vision, strategy and supporting roadmap/program for IT risk, security and compliance. • Lead the development and implementation of information security policies, practices, procedures, and standards. • Maintain information security policies, practices, procedures, and standards and assist in promoting awareness and compliance. • Ensure the institution complies with applicable state, federal, and international laws, campus policies and procedures, and industry privacy standards. • Ensure active and relevant information security awareness programming. • Plays a lead role in information security compliance reviews and/or investigations and coordinates with campus departments and related entities. • Oversees alleged information security violations and conducts investigations as needed. • Establish and operate the Montana State University Security Operations Center. • Lead the Information Security Group whose responsibilities include: • The monitoring and management of day-to-day issues that pertain to system and network security, ERP security, user accounts, and data privacy. • Vulnerability Management – Identification, management, and resolution of vulnerabilities to systems and applications. • Operational management of the University’s Data Loss Prevention program. • Staff Management – Directing tasks, setting goals, ensuring high productivity, ensuring effective customer service, individual employee development and evaluating performance. • Coordination of communication of security risks to deans, department heads, and security associates. • Development and implementation of security training for employees, contractors, or other third parties that may have access to university data or interact with University information systems. • Development and maintenance, which includes developing and maintaining incident response procedures, investigation and remediation of all security incidents, and reporting of all security incidents. • Provide support as needed for information security assessments under direction of the Vice President & CIO and/or Internal Audit. • Additional Responsibilities: • Represent the Vice President & CIO on all matters related to information security as needed. • Provide updates and presentations to the Chief Information Officer and other MSU leadership as needed. • Other duties, as assigned.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skill
1. Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, Information Management Systems, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. 2. Progressive experience and knowledge of security and privacy best practices and procedures in enterprise level environments. This experience should include incident response, security management, knowledge of appropriate information security legislature, and development of training and outreach campaigns to foster security. 3. Advanced knowledge of vulnerability management practices with experience implementing these in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. 4. Advanced knowledge of Information Technology operating environments including the knowledge of system and network administration, operating systems, and system patch management. 5. Progressive experience in the areas of Personnel, Project, and Budget Management. 6. Experience with enterprise security tools including data loss prevention, vulnerability management, anti-malware, and intrusion detection and prevention systems.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1. Master’s degree in information security, Computer Science, or Information Management Systems. 2. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) – May substitute an equivalent combination of education and experience. 3. Advanced network administration experience including a knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, and associated risks. 4. Advanced skills and experience with ERP systems, including issues regarding access and authorization, with a specific knowledge of Ellucian and Oracle security protocols. 5. Strong experience with DLP, IDPS, NDR, vulnerability, and endpoint management tools (such as: Spirion, Qualys, Ivanti, MS Defender) in a higher education environment. 6. Experience working in a higher education information technology environment.
The Successful Candidate Will
• Strong written skills and public speaking experience focused on development and delivery of information security content. • Demonstrated discretion in handling sensitive information and circumstances, including high-stress incident handling. • High level of comfort working with law enforcement, technical staff, and executive personnel across the University system and the State. • Experience leading a group of professional-level technical staff; and experience in planning and implementing technical initiatives in an open, participative environment. • Skilled in oral and written communications. • Ability to handle competing demands and maintain high levels of customer service and response. • Ability to manage and develop technical staff in a way which enables the unit to function as a team, working toward shared goals where individual efforts complement group efforts. • Ability to engage others in the unit in accepting and developing a customer-service orientation in all aspects of the operation. • Ability to anticipate and resolve technical problems; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other related IT units and campus customers. • Ability to professionally represent UIT and MSU.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This position requires periodic on-call availability and after-hours support.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
Work requires some travel to visit other campuses within the Montana University System.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties?: Yes
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: Upon completion of a successful search.
Position End Date (if temporary):
Open Date:
Close Date:
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on October 3, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
1. Resume 2. Cover Letter
For complete job announcement and application procedures, please click on: https://apptrkr.com/5662801
Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT, USA
Director of Network Services
Montana State University
Position Information
Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 24247
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Adam Edelman, aedelman@montana.edu, 406-994-5091
Classification Title: Net Sys/Comm Analyst III
Working Title: Director of Network Services
Brief Position Overview
The Director of Network Services is the lead position focused on the design, implementation, and operation of Montana State University’s LAN, WAN, wireless, telephony, and physical network infrastructure. The position requires expertise in networking technologies and strong leadership skills to manage the Network Services team in support of Montana State University’s research, teaching, and outreach mission.
Note: this position is not eligible for sponsorship
Position Number: 4M0658
Department: UIT Network Support
Division: VP for Information Technology
Appointment Type: Classified
Contract Term: Fiscal Year
Semester:
If other, specify From date:
If other, specify End date:
FLSA: Exempt
Union Affiliation: Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE: 1.0
Benefits Eligible: Eligible
Salary: Salary range starts at $110K, commensurate with experience, education, qualifications
Contract Type: Classified Salary
If other, please specify:
Recruitment Type: Open
Position Details
General Statement
The Director of Network Services is the lead position focused on the design, implementation, and operation of Montana State University’s LAN, WAN, wireless, telephony, and physical network infrastructure. The position requires expertise in networking technologies and strong leadership skills to manage the Network Services team in support of Montana State University’s research, teaching, and outreach mission.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensures the reliable and efficient operation of the local wired and wireless network infrastructure as well as all aspects of the Unified Communications/VOIP services for the entirety of the MSU Bozeman campus. • Manages the Network Services team, comprised of network, wiring, and telephony professionals in the planning, design, implementation, performance monitoring, and overall operational support of all elements of the Montana State University network. • Provides technical leadership for assigned projects, which may include network design, equipment ordering, testing, troubleshooting, installation, and implementation of upgrades; Support for research services and grants as well as classroom technologies, residential networks, and sports facilities. • Responsible for ensuring a resilient routing infrastructure to external networks including the State of Montana; Pacific Northwest Gigapop, Internet2; and other local, regional, and national networks. • Assists the Associate CIO and IT Senior Leadership in budgeting, capital planning, design, and evaluation of new technology solutions aligned with the University’s Strategic Plan and industry best practices. • Provides technical consultation and support to other Montana State University campus affiliates, local Bozeman constituents, Agricultural Research Centers, MSU Extension locations, and other groups. • Responsible for empowering staff to provide high quality customer service to internal and external customers, establishes team goals, and manages departmental performance. • Clearly plans, documents, and prioritizes and communicates project work. • Has experience developing project and operational budgets, also has knowledge of project management best practices to achieve consistent team and project performance. • Promotes/implements standard and repeatable operational processes in accordance with Incident Management and Change Management procedures in coordination with related IT teams.
Other Duties:
• This position will interact with staff, faculty, students across the MUS as well as vendors, service providers, and industry partners in unit activities that may include policy and procedure development, project coordination, customer service analysis, preparation of special reports, conflict resolution, and problem solving. • Major fiscal and administrative responsibilities include contract reviews, participation in unit budget management, project planning, assisting in strategic planning, providing staff training, and maintaining UIT standards for infrastructure-related products and services.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1. Bachelor’s degree and a track record of progressively responsible experience in information technology with an emphasis in network systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 2. At least 3 years in a technical leadership, supervisory or managerial role including budget responsibilities 3. Demonstrated experience managing business or enterprise level copper and fiber plants. 4. Demonstrated experience in architecting, planning and maintaining secure, highly reliable, redundant, and enterprise-grade LAN/MAN/WAN/Wireless and telephony infrastructures. 5. Demonstrated experience with IP Voice and Unified Communications technologies.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1. Master’s degree in a field related to the position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 2. Demonstrated experience in technical leadership and/or managerial roles in a higher education environment. 3. Associate and advanced level Cisco networking certifications such as Cisco CCIE/CCNA/CCNP/CCDP. 4. Demonstrated experience with Software Defined networking technologies. 5. Demonstrated experience with Aruba wireless controllers, AP’s, ClearPass (AAA, NAC, Guest Access), and monitoring applications. 6. Demonstrated experience with routing/switching configuration, and troubleshooting Cisco network infrastructure devices including: firewalls, routers, switches, and monitoring applications; experience with VOIP, Unified Communications, and telephony services.
The Successful Candidate Will
• Experience leading a diverse group of professional-level technical staff; and experience in planning and implementing technical initiatives in an open, inclusive, participative environment. • Knowledge of best practices to secure networks with an emphasis on higher education and use of network security appliances. • Skilled in oral and written communications. • Ability to handle competing demands and maintain high levels of customer service and response. • Ability to manage and develop technical staff in a way which enables the Network Services and Communication Wiring units to function as a team, working toward shared goals where individual efforts complement group efforts. • Ability to engage others in the unit in accepting and developing a customer-service orientation in all aspects of the operation. • Ability to anticipate and resolve technical problems; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others related IT units; and the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
• This position requires periodic on-call availability and after-hours support. • This position is not eligible for sponsorship
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Physical Demands
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
This position has supervisory duties?: Yes
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: Upon a successful search
Position End Date (if temporary):
Open Date:
Close Date:
Applications will be:
Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the position is filled.
Diversity Statement
Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
1. Resume 2. Cover Letter
For complete job announcement and application procedures, click on: https://apptrkr.com/5433444
Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled
Full Time
Director of Network Services
Montana State University
Position Information
Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 24247
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Adam Edelman, aedelman@montana.edu, 406-994-5091
Classification Title: Net Sys/Comm Analyst III
Working Title: Director of Network Services
Brief Position Overview
The Director of Network Services is the lead position focused on the design, implementation, and operation of Montana State University’s LAN, WAN, wireless, telephony, and physical network infrastructure. The position requires expertise in networking technologies and strong leadership skills to manage the Network Services team in support of Montana State University’s research, teaching, and outreach mission.
Note: this position is not eligible for sponsorship
Position Number: 4M0658
Department: UIT Network Support
Division: VP for Information Technology
Appointment Type: Classified
Contract Term: Fiscal Year
Semester:
If other, specify From date:
If other, specify End date:
FLSA: Exempt
Union Affiliation: Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE: 1.0
Benefits Eligible: Eligible
Salary: Salary range starts at $110K, commensurate with experience, education, qualifications
Contract Type: Classified Salary
If other, please specify:
Recruitment Type: Open
Position Details
General Statement
The Director of Network Services is the lead position focused on the design, implementation, and operation of Montana State University’s LAN, WAN, wireless, telephony, and physical network infrastructure. The position requires expertise in networking technologies and strong leadership skills to manage the Network Services team in support of Montana State University’s research, teaching, and outreach mission.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensures the reliable and efficient operation of the local wired and wireless network infrastructure as well as all aspects of the Unified Communications/VOIP services for the entirety of the MSU Bozeman campus. • Manages the Network Services team, comprised of network, wiring, and telephony professionals in the planning, design, implementation, performance monitoring, and overall operational support of all elements of the Montana State University network. • Provides technical leadership for assigned projects, which may include network design, equipment ordering, testing, troubleshooting, installation, and implementation of upgrades; Support for research services and grants as well as classroom technologies, residential networks, and sports facilities. • Responsible for ensuring a resilient routing infrastructure to external networks including the State of Montana; Pacific Northwest Gigapop, Internet2; and other local, regional, and national networks. • Assists the Associate CIO and IT Senior Leadership in budgeting, capital planning, design, and evaluation of new technology solutions aligned with the University’s Strategic Plan and industry best practices. • Provides technical consultation and support to other Montana State University campus affiliates, local Bozeman constituents, Agricultural Research Centers, MSU Extension locations, and other groups. • Responsible for empowering staff to provide high quality customer service to internal and external customers, establishes team goals, and manages departmental performance. • Clearly plans, documents, and prioritizes and communicates project work. • Has experience developing project and operational budgets, also has knowledge of project management best practices to achieve consistent team and project performance. • Promotes/implements standard and repeatable operational processes in accordance with Incident Management and Change Management procedures in coordination with related IT teams.
Other Duties:
• This position will interact with staff, faculty, students across the MUS as well as vendors, service providers, and industry partners in unit activities that may include policy and procedure development, project coordination, customer service analysis, preparation of special reports, conflict resolution, and problem solving. • Major fiscal and administrative responsibilities include contract reviews, participation in unit budget management, project planning, assisting in strategic planning, providing staff training, and maintaining UIT standards for infrastructure-related products and services.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1. Bachelor’s degree and a track record of progressively responsible experience in information technology with an emphasis in network systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 2. At least 3 years in a technical leadership, supervisory or managerial role including budget responsibilities 3. Demonstrated experience managing business or enterprise level copper and fiber plants. 4. Demonstrated experience in architecting, planning and maintaining secure, highly reliable, redundant, and enterprise-grade LAN/MAN/WAN/Wireless and telephony infrastructures. 5. Demonstrated experience with IP Voice and Unified Communications technologies.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1. Master’s degree in a field related to the position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 2. Demonstrated experience in technical leadership and/or managerial roles in a higher education environment. 3. Associate and advanced level Cisco networking certifications such as Cisco CCIE/CCNA/CCNP/CCDP. 4. Demonstrated experience with Software Defined networking technologies. 5. Demonstrated experience with Aruba wireless controllers, AP’s, ClearPass (AAA, NAC, Guest Access), and monitoring applications. 6. Demonstrated experience with routing/switching configuration, and troubleshooting Cisco network infrastructure devices including: firewalls, routers, switches, and monitoring applications; experience with VOIP, Unified Communications, and telephony services.
The Successful Candidate Will
• Experience leading a diverse group of professional-level technical staff; and experience in planning and implementing technical initiatives in an open, inclusive, participative environment. • Knowledge of best practices to secure networks with an emphasis on higher education and use of network security appliances. • Skilled in oral and written communications. • Ability to handle competing demands and maintain high levels of customer service and response. • Ability to manage and develop technical staff in a way which enables the Network Services and Communication Wiring units to function as a team, working toward shared goals where individual efforts complement group efforts. • Ability to engage others in the unit in accepting and developing a customer-service orientation in all aspects of the operation. • Ability to anticipate and resolve technical problems; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others related IT units; and the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
• This position requires periodic on-call availability and after-hours support. • This position is not eligible for sponsorship
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Physical Demands
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
This position has supervisory duties?: Yes
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: Upon a successful search
Position End Date (if temporary):
Open Date:
Close Date:
Applications will be:
Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the position is filled.
Diversity Statement
Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
1. Resume 2. Cover Letter
For complete job announcement and application procedures, click on: https://apptrkr.com/5433444
Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled
