Cybersecurity Engineer

Title: Cybersecurity Engineer

Application Review Date: November 20, 2026

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

The Cybersecurity Engineer helps protect Radford University’s systems, networks, and institutional data. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), the engineer administers security technologies, investigates threats, coordinates incident response, and supports security governance, risk management, and compliance. The role combines hands-on engineering with responsibility for assigned security programs and collaboration across IT to improve security controls and operations. Responsibilities may span the areas below. Primary and backup assignments will reflect University needs.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge of security principles and controls for enterprise server and endpoint operating systems, network architectures, TCP/IP, DNS, and web, application, and database environments.

Understanding of security technologies such as SIEM, EDR or XDR, intrusion detection and prevention, vulnerability scanning, infrastructure monitoring, and MFA, with the ability to learn and administer assigned platforms.

Knowledge of security assessment, risk management, and vendor risk processes, common attack techniques, and methods for protecting institutional data.

Ability to investigate security events, troubleshoot complex problems, coordinate mitigation activities, document findings, and follow issues through resolution; understanding of incident triage, containment, eradication, and recovery.

Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to document technical work and collaborate effectively with technical and nontechnical colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience administering one or more of the following: SIEM and centralized logging, EDR or XDR, infrastructure monitoring, intrusion prevention, DNS filtering, vulnerability scanning, or MFA technologies.

Experience with incident response, threat hunting, detection engineering, system administration, security integrations, scripting or automation, and technical documentation.

Experience supporting audits, collecting security evidence, reviewing policies and controls, and addressing assessment findings.

Knowledge of IAM, SSO, account lifecycle management, and authentication best practices. Relevant security certification, such as Security+, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or a GIAC certification.

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position 100% telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Classified Staff

Normal Work Schedule: 8 AM to 5 PM. Some weekends and after hours.

Employee Classification: Info Technology Specialist II

Department: Information Security

Salary: $68,954 - $76,000

Department Contact Name: Ainsley McDougal

Department Contact Phone: (540) 831-7532

Department Contact Email: amcdougal@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.