Working Title: IT Security Engineering Manager
State Role Title: Information Technology Specialist III
Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)
Position Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: Information Technology
Department: 100785 - IT Security
Pay Band: 6
Pay Rate: Pay Range
Specify Range or Amount: $113,850 - $130,000
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
Beginning Review Date: 7/28/2026
About JMU:
At James Madison University (JMU), we’re more than just a publicly funded institution — we’re a vibrant, welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.
Why Work at JMU?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional journey and personal wellbeing:
- Generous Leave: Enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, and 19 paid holidays annually.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access high-quality health insurance options that fit your needs.
- Retirement Options: Plan for your future with retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
- Employee Well-Being: Our Balanced Dukes program promotes wellness and work-life integration through resources, events, and support.
- Tuition Waiver Program: Advance your education with our tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.
At JMU, we believe in Being the Change — and that starts with creating an environment where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and feel supported every step of the way.
Discover what makes JMU a great place to work: bit.ly/JMUEmployment
General Information:
Become a valuable part of the James Madison University community! JMU's IT Security Team is accepting applications for a qualified individual to fill the position of Security Engineering Manager. The Security Engineering Manager will lead a collaborative team of four security professionals that support the University's IT security needs for all JMU students, faculty, and staff.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinates the IT organization's technical activities to implement and manage security infrastructure, provides status updates to management, and completes work assigned to the security team as a technical resource.
- Translates the IT risk requirements and constraints of the business into technical control requirements and specifications.
- Provides leadership skills to manage a highly technical staff and leads projects and work assigned to the security team.
- Interacts with JMU employees, building strong relationships at all levels and across all business units and organizations.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Understanding of information security concepts, protocols, industry best practices, and strategies.
- Ability to recommend, design, and implement new technologies that improve security.
- Working knowledge of Security Information Event Management (SIEM) systems.
- Experience monitoring and analyzing the security of IT systems.
- Knowledge of and experience working with enterprise firewalls and VPN appliances.
- Proficient with Linux, macOS, and Windows operating systems.
- Strong analytical skills to analyze security requirements and relate them to appropriate security controls.
- Experience providing leadership, guidance, and encouragement to the security team.
- Ability to coordinate and/or assist with incident response and event handling needs as well as respond to occasional requests for IT Security assistance after standard work hours.
Additional Qualifications:
- Experience with common information security management frameworks, such as ISO 2700x, NIST SP800 series.
- Familiarity with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to: FERPA,HIPAA, GLBA, PCI-DSS.
- A strong understanding of the business impact of security tools, technologies and policies.
- Experience securing cloud applications and Microsoft 0365.
- Knowledge of and experience in developing and documenting security architecture and plans, including strategic, tactical and project plans.
- Proficiency in performing risk, business impact, control and vulnerability assessments, and in defining treatment strategies.
- Project management skills and experience in creating and managing project plans, including budgeting and resource allocation.
- Experience developing and maintaining policies, standards, and procedures as well as experience working with legal, audit and compliance staff.
Additional Posting Information:
Conditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
EEO Statement:
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or [email protected]. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
