Network & Cybersecurity Administrator

Weber State University

Ogden, UT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Aerospace and Defense, Air Force, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Background Investigation, Bash Scripting, CISM - Certified Information Security Manager, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Cisco Network Systems, Cloud Computing, CompTIA - Computing Technology Industry Association, Computer Science, Data Analysis, Data Recovery, Depth Perception, Firewalls, Government Organizations, Hardware Virtualization, Higher Education, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet Security, Manufacturing Systems, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, Network Administration/Management, Network Routers, Network Switching, Network Systems, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Research & Development (R&D), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Systems Administration/Management, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Citizen, VMWare, Virtualization, Windows PowerShell
LOCATION
Ogden, UT
POSTED
2 days ago

Position Details

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title Network & Cybersecurity Administrator Requisition Number S02372P Position Category Staff Campus Location Off Campus Hours per week 40 Months per year 12 Alternate work schedule Pay Grade E34 Salary FLSA Exempt Job Summary/Basic Function

NOTE: The person hired into this position must be a United States citizen.

The Miller Advanced Research and Solutions (MARS) Center, managed by Weber State University's College of Engineering, Applied Science, and Technology (EAST) and located just outside the west gate of Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah, is a state-of-the-art research and development facility supporting advanced aerospace and defense initiatives. The Center partners with industry and government organizations to deliver projects that enable students and researchers to engage in real-world, mission-relevant technologies.

This position operates in a shared capacity supporting both the MARS Center and the College of EAST IT. The role plays a critical part in ensuring the integrity, security, and reliability of IT infrastructure across both organizations, while also supporting specialized research systems and secure data environments at MARS.

As MARS continues expands its digital infrastructure, secure data systems, and advanced manufacturing capabilities, this role is responsible for the development and operation of secure data, cloud, and network systems aligned with CMMC Level 2 requirements. This includes ensuring that digital workflows, information systems, and data handling processes meet federal cybersecurity standards. The position serves as a primary administrator for MARS network and cybersecurity systems while coordinating closely with EAST IT to ensure alignment with university standards and enterprise services.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 4+ years of experience in network, systems, or cybersecurity administration roles.
  • Hands-on experience with network infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls, segmentation, core services).
  • Experience administering servers and virtualized environments (e.g., VMware, Proxmox, on-prem or hybrid systems).
  • Cybersecurity experience that includes incident response, system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and secure networking.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with CMMC Level 2, NIST SP 800‑171, or similar compliance frameworks.
  • Experience with enterprise identity, infrastructure, and management tools (e.g., Active Directory, Group Policy, endpoint/virtualization platforms).
  • Experience with backup, recovery, and secure cloud environments (e.g., Veeam, Azure Gov, AWS GovCloud).
  • Scripting or automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python).
  • Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA, CISSP, CISM, or similar).

A successful candidate will be willing to Background Check? Yes Benefits Summary

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 07/08/2026 Review Date 07/22/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Notes to Applicant

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $80,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.

Screening of applications will begin July 22, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28515

ADA Essential Job Function

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. - Typing Physical Requirements of this position Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • List of References with Contact Info

Optional Documents

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