IDP Information Assurance and Security Engineer

Department: Ennovar Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus Hire Type: Full Time Pay: Commensurate with experience Work Schedule: Typically Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; additional hours, including after-hours support of firewalls, may be required to support business needs. Work is completed onsite and in-person. Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a "U.S. Citizen". Job Details We are looking for a person who is a self-driven and highly motivated team player who can perform in a fast-changing business environment. This cross functional role requires coordination with technical managers, system administrators, application owners, software developers, infrastructure, service delivery, and IT management to monitor and control company networks. Diverse knowledge and experience, primarily in networks, but also in operating systems, applications, and databases is needed to ensure least privilege is followed and networks are secured from unauthorized devices and excessive access. Job Summary Implements secure networking solutions to meet internal and external compliance requirements. Works in a cross-functional role requiring coordination with internal partners to monitor and control company networks. Ensures least privilege is followed and networks are secured from unauthorized devices and excessive access. May require collaboration with external companies to understand technical and business requirements in order to deliver solutions. Essential Functions Sets up, maintains, and performs ongoing configuration of firewalls, Performs vulnerability management and is responsible for change controls. Creates and maintains network security architecture and strategy. Responsible for device discovery, identification, and inventory. Provides enforcement of least privilege network access. Manages network isolation projects. Delivers troubleshooting and user support efforts. Provides incident management support. Manages and trains students. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent at time of hire Three (3) years of cybersecurity or network security field experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to work in a fast-changing business environment Ability to work and collaborate with a cross-functional team Ability to troubleshoot and support end-users Ability to coordinate projects with multiple partners Diverse knowledge and experience in networks, operating systems, applications, and databases Ability to implement secure networking solutions to meet internal and external compliance requirements, in partnership with other functional areas of IT and external partners. Ability to collaborate with other companies to understand technical and business requirements in order to deliver solutions. Preferred Qualifications 5+ years in cybersecurity operations, engineering or IT Project Management with a technical background Strong technical background in automation, audit readiness, and governance Experience mentoring junior staff or student teams Familiarity with ServiceNow and/or scripting (PowerShell, Python) Experience using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, AI-based analytics platforms) Excellent communication skills with ability to interface across technical and non-technical teams Physical Requirements Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially, both receptively and expressively.

Created: 2026-03-04