Hiring: Security Engineer III Company: Rochester Institute of Technology Location: Rochester, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:29:49 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Penetration Testing About the job Experience: •5 years of related experience •Equivalent combination of experience & education may be considered •Specialized Contributor Level 3 - A senior-level role requiring broad understanding of the profession or field of work. Independently leads diverse and often complex assignments, projects, or programs. May act as a mentor and guide less experienced staff. Required Skills: •Conducts vulnerability scanning and penetration testing •Investigates services and application security. Performs security comparative review, security risk assessment, and security validation •Performs operational duties during security incident responses, troubleshoots and performs root cause analysis for security solutions •Analyzes, designs, and installs complex enterprise security solutions and frameworks •Designs security solutions architecture, selects tools and partners, and configures and manages capacity, changes, documentation, and reporting •Contributes to the documentation of security processes and procedures Qualifications: •While not required, the ideal candidate will hold a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification or an equivalent industry-recognized cybersecurity certification. Learn more about the CISSP credential on the ISC² website. •Knowledge of security architecture principles and best practices for system and network protection •Knowledge of advanced cybersecurity tools, such as firewalls and intrusion prevention systems •Skill in deploying and configuring cybersecurity tools and technologies to mitigate risks •Skill in designing and implementing security measures to protect IT infrastructure and sensitive data •Demonstrated capacity to lead complex technical projects •Demonstrated capacity to analyze complex security threats and develop proactive solutions to prevent breaches •Demonstrated capacity to troubleshoot and resolve advanced security incidents with minimal supervision •Bachelor's degree in related field Compensation: •$81,600 - $130,600 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!