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UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
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UIC is seeking a DevSecOps Systems Engineer to join our Technology Solutions team. This role will be working collaboratively with IT security, system engineers, developers, and application owners to enhance our service portfolio. As a key member of our development team, you will play a vital role in improving the security of our infrastructure, bringing new efficiencies and capabilities to our software solutions. Your responsibilities will include secure service development, system and code analysis, security testing, vulnerability management, and automation and orchestration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or closely related field of study.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional IT experience which includes 2 years’ experience at a supervisory or lead worker capacity
• Demonstrated experience within IS Security which includes experience in assessing, monitoring and maintaining, and evaluating information security policies and systems, including hardware, firmware and software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of experience in software development, systems administration, or network engineering.
• Specialty in vulnerability management, including assessing risks and threats, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing remediation or mitigation strategies to enhance security posture.
• Experience with cloud services such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience with automation tools.
• Specialization with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Specialization with configuration tools such as Ansible Automation.
• Specialization with identity and access management, network security, and encryption.
• Passion for continuous improvement and a commitment to delivering high-quality products.
  To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
  Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
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• Applying DevSecOps principles, participate in and lead audits, tabletop exercises, and compliance activities to ensure systems meet regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, FERPA, PIPA, NIST SP 800-171, etc.
• Design and maintain Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment pipelines, automating the software delivery process.
• Monitor and analyze system performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to increase efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
• Create and maintain documentation of security and operational procedures, including disaster recovery plans and incident response procedures.
• Work with internal and external auditors to maintain compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.