Job Details

IT Security Administrator

Position Number: 6790524
Location: Martin, TN
Position Type: Computing - Network/System Administration

IT Security Administrator

Job Description
The Office of Information Technology Services at the University of Tennessee at Martin is accepting applications for an IT Security Administrator. This position serves as the senior subject matter expert and strategic lead for the University of Tennessee at Martin's information security landscape. The role functions independently to architect, implement, and manage mission-critical security solutions that protect the University's intellectual property, data assets, and the privacy of students, faculty, and staff. In addition to day-to-day operations, this position focuses on long-term strategic planning, risk management, and the direction of large-scale security initiatives of the University. The Security Administrator leads cross-functional teams, manages complex projects with significant budgetary impact, and serves as the primary liaison for security initiatives between UT Martin, external vendors, and the UT System.

Responsibilities

Strategic planning for IT security and disaster recovery

Direct, develop, and implement security policy, plans, programs, and procedures.

Review HECVAT for third-party contracts.

Provide guidance for campus IT security communication, awareness, training, and education.

Oversee vulnerability management and remediation.

Serves as primary contact for IT security concerns.

Respond to and enact changes from audits and assessments.

Analysis of federal and state laws and regulations and impact for implementation, including FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, GDPR, PCI, and other relevant regulations

Coordinate incident analysis and response.

Lead campus security team.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
The minimum qualifications are:

Bachelor's Degree;

5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Experience in information security;

Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and customer service skills;

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving experience;

Ability to coordinate and perform multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and deliverables;

Strong attention to detail;

Ability to think logically and critically;

Ability to learn, be flexible to change, and be innovative;

Ability to be creative and proactive yet disciplined, to prioritize workload;

Ability to work independently as well as with a team;

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree;

Industry standard security certifications are desirable;

Knowledge of CIS Critical Security Controls;

Experience in a higher education setting;

Experience with M365, Azure, AWS;

Experience with Microsoft group policy, SCCM, Intune, Azure AD;

Experience with PowerShell;

Experience with vulnerability management systems;

Demonstrated ability to develop policies and strategic plans for IT security needs;

Experience with directory services such as Active Directory;

Application Process: Interested candidates should apply online and attach a letter of interest, resume, transcript, and a list of 3 current references.
Application Deadline: Applications taken until the position is filled.
Minimum hiring rate $73,476.42 annual (Market Range 14) - Salary commensurate with education and experience

Job Identification: 6173
Job Category: Info Technology
Posting Date: 12/12/2025, 10:45 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 215 Hurt Street, Martin, TN, 38238, US

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