Make an impact! Play a pivotal role in advancing the college's mission by maintaining a secure and resilient technology environment!

Big Bend Community College, located in the stunning Columbia Basin of Central Washington, invites cybersecurity professionals to join our team as a full-time IT Security - Journey Specialist in the Big Bend Technology Department. In this critical role, you will help safeguard the college’s digital infrastructure, ensuring the security of sensitive data and protecting against evolving cyber threats. If you have expertise in network security, threat analysis, and system vulnerability management and are passionate about supporting a dynamic, diverse community, this opportunity is perfect for you!

The IT Security Specialist is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining policies, procedures, and processes that enable a secure information technology environment. This includes maintaining current knowledge of security threats and the tools, strategies and tactics used to defend against and mitigate them and participating in the higher education information security community. The IT Security Specialist coordinates with system and network engineers to ensure that those resources are kept secure. Duties include conducting security awareness training, developing secure business and communication practices, identifying security objectives and metrics, evaluating and selecting security products, ensuring that the college is in regulatory compliance, enforcing adherence to security policies and standards, and ensuring the college’s data privacy. This position is overtime eligible.

This position is represented by the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA) and reports to the Director of Information Technology.

Why BBCC?

BBCC isn’t just a college – it’s a community, a movement. We are a place where small-scale efforts result in BIG outcomes that empower both our students and employees. We’re passionate about providing accessible, inclusive higher education, and fostering an environment where everyone can grow personally and professionally.

Our mission is clear: we serve as a bridge, stand as a leader, and provide the support for success. We are committed to honoring our role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, equity, inclusion, and diversity in everything we do, and we live our guiding principles daily – advocating for all, embracing innovation, and modeling integrity. We are here to educate all!

If you share our vision, mission, guiding principles, and values, come be a part of our transformative work at Big Bend Community College. Together, we’ll make a lasting impact on our students and our communities!

This position closes on May 11, 2025 at 12:00 am . Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

Essential Job Duties

Primary essential duties and responsibilities include but will not be limited to the following:

SECURITY PLANNING:

Create and maintain the College’s security plan and strategy in compliance with established standards, including State, NIST, GLBA, and WA OCIO.
Communicate to all constituents the value and importance of information security efforts and ensure that internal IT processes are appropriate for the working environment.
Evaluate, recommend, and implement security resources such as malware detection software and appliances.
Lead regular information security audit and compliance processes.
Create and maintain the College’s information security policy and procedure manual.
Provide guidance and support on security-related decisions and ensure that information security is integrated into the overall operations of the institution.

SECURITY OPERATIONS:

Monitor network and security systems for alerts and anomalies and adjust systems and processes to maintain a secure environment.
Perform trend analysis of both local and environmental incidents and evaluate the College’s systems for vulnerabilities.
Analyze risks on an ongoing basis and report new and evolving vulnerabilities.
Develop and deliver an ongoing data collection process in support of compliance reporting and system design.
Provide general, regular reports of incidents, trends, user behaviors and new threats and resources.
Work closely with IT staff to integrate security measures into the overall IT infrastructure and ensure security considerations are taken into account during system and software development.

INCIDENT RESPONSE:

Coordinate emergency response to large-scale intrusion or attack and provide information about the incident to the College’s Public Information Officer (PIO).
Take the lead with operational response to individual cybersecurity incidents or concerns.
Create and implement disaster recovery / business continuity plans for any information technology-related incident that would interrupt college operations.
Review investigations after breaches or incidents, including impact analysis and recommendations for avoiding similar vulnerabilities.

SECURITY PROGRAM:

Develop guidance for IT staff on security matters and provide training as appropriate.
Participate in the College’s purchasing process and software development projects for the purpose of ensuring that new hardware or software complies with the College’s information security policies and procedures.
Develop, implement, and maintain information security policies, procedures, and guidelines for the college.
Develop and deliver training programs to educate staff, faculty, and students on information security best practices and policies.

SYSTEM AND NETWORK ADMINISTRATION:

Coordinate with system and network engineers to deploy, configure, and maintain security tools and technologies.
Maintain current knowledge on system and network administration and vendor strategies.
Implement and manage access control mechanisms to ensure that only authorized individuals have access to sensitive information.

OTHER WORK ACTIVITIES:

Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of SDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
Ensures compliance with college policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
Conduct self in a professional manner and ensures the interaction with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive to the college’s values.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as may be required.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION REQUIRE EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE IN:

Utilize problem-solving abilities, especially in cases requiring quick action and resolution.
Successfully handle multiple tasks and deal positively with frequent interruptions
Maintain a high level of confidentiality and adhere to FERPA regulations.
Candidates must be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION REQUIRE THE ABILITY TO:

Ability to understand and explain very complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
Ability to occasionally work non-standard hours to ensure a 24-hour, 7-day functioning environment.
Ability to perform forensic investigations into multiple systems and employee behaviors.
Ability to monitor and protect the entire technology infrastructure from threat actors.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to deliver outstanding results.
Ability to work with staff, faculty, and students to ensure a secure environment.

REQUIRED WORK SCHEDULE AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Basic work schedule is 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Thursday and 8:00am to 2:30pm Friday. Hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the departments. Some overtime may be required. Travel may be required for meetings, training, conferences, or similar events. In case of a large-scale incident, travel may be required.

Office work is performed in a normal, temperature-controlled office environment
Work is active in nature, with occasional kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing; occasional to frequent change in positions from sedentary, standing, stooping, and walking.
Frequent use of computers and exposure to computer monitors.
Visual focus and strain .
Frequent repetitive hand/wrist motions and finger manipulation.
Move up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
Work directly with students, faculty, and staff.
Work involves frequent interruptions and requirement to answer on demand questions by phone, in person, or electronically.

Minimum & Desirable Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:
At the time of application, all candidates must possess the following:

Associates degree in Computer Science/Cyber Security from a regionally accredited institution AND three (3) years of work experience in a related field or equivalent.
Experience as a System Administrator and/or Network System Administrator.
Experience implementing and maintaining enterprise infrastructure in relation to Cyber Security.
One or more of the following certifications or completion is currently in progress: CISSP, GIAC, CEH, CISM, or equivalent.

DESIRABLE/PREFERRED EDUCATION OR CERTIFICATIONS:

Experience developing and executing comprehensive cybersecurity programs.
Professional Information Security work experience within higher education.

Application Instructions

This position closes on May 11, 2025 at 12:00 am . Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

BBCC Online application.
Cover letter, addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*
Comprehensive resume or CV.*
Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.* Supplemental questions are designed to address the Additional Desirable qualifications list in the job posting.
Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon employment.*
All IT Certifications.

NOTE: You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions. Failure to provide this information or responses of "See Resume" may eliminate you from consideration for this position. The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations, etc.

BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.

This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice.

If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please contact NEOGOV Customer Service at 1-855-524-5627.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.

Prior to employment, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform the position.

An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of Big Bend Community College to sponsor an H-1B visa.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity, and/or grievances to the Vice President of Human Resources & Labor/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837; 509-793-2026 or via email at hroffice@bigbend.edu.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE CAMPUS:

In compliance with state and federal regulations, BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCC’s policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The complete policy and procedure are available to view on the policies page (Download PDF reader) of the BBCC website. Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at 509-793-2008.

BBCC ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT:

BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students, employees, and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent-three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety and Security page of the BBCC website. If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact Campus Safety and Security at 509-793-2286.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, marital status, pregnancy status or families with children, a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, genetic information, and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.

Employer Big Bend Community CollegeAddress7662 Chanute Street, NE

Moses Lake, Washington, 98837 Phone 509-793-2026
509-793-2008 Website http://www.bigbend.edu

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $81,672.00 - $109,848.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

Holiday pay
Overtime pay

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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