POSITION DETAILS

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Position Number: 125750
Classification Title: Enterprise Systems Engineer
Working Title: IT Manager

Department: Center for Cybersecurity and AI (CCAI)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $91,000 - $101,000
Pay Basis: Annually
POSITION OVERVIEW
JOB SUMMARY:

The IT Manager is responsible for operating, securing, and improving the University of West Florida's Cybersecurity and AI Center infrastructure, including the Florida Cyber Range, data center, AI servers, and supporting networks. The role supports cybersecurity education, research, and outreach activities by ensuring reliable, secure, and high-performing technology.

Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure & Systems Management
• Maintain and support the Florida Cyber Range, data center, virtualization platforms,
storage systems, and AI servers.
• Design and manage virtualized network environments for teaching and research.
• Administer, monitor, troubleshoot, and upgrade LAN, WAN, and Internet connectivity.
• Ensure high system availability through proactive maintenance and performance
monitoring.
• Deploy and manage network hardware, software, and communication systems.

Security, Compliance & Documentation
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls and network security measures.
• Manage patching, change management, and vulnerability remediation processes.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Maintain accurate documentation of systems, configurations, and procedures.

Support & Coordination
• Coordinate operational activities with technical staff and student assistants.
• Serve as the Center's primary liaison to University Information Technology Services.
• Manage IT purchasing, inventory, and asset tracking.
• Support faculty by assisting with technology-related instructional materials and learning
environments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Recent related credential or certification and practical knowledge of the job area, advanced education or 2 years work experience in a systems support role.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a
related field. Industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+ or Security+. Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills. Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with:
• Virtualization platforms (Proxmox, VMware, KVM, Citrix)
• Windows, Linux, and macOS systems
• Network devices, firewalls, routers, and switches
• Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, SQL Server, and web services
• Cybersecurity standards and compliance (STIG, CIS, NIST SP 800-53)
• VPNs, PKI, SSL/TLS, and digital certificates
• Storage technologies (NAS, SAN, NFS)
• Data center hardware, cabling, and server installation
• Cloud identity and device management tools such as Microsoft Entra and JumpCloud.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

• 45% - Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system, monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability, monitor and test web site performance to ensure web sites operate correctly and without interruption, assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications. - (Essential)
• 40% - Manage Center for Cybersecurity and AI facility security system (keys, fobs, door access, cameras, and inventory). Manage the Center for Cybersecurity equipment inventory. Administer Storage Area Network, Citrix XenDesktop/XenApp for virtual classrooms and faculty/staff desktops. Administer the Center for Cybersecurity JIRA project customer service portal, and Confluence space. Administer AWS resources for project websites. Other related duties as assigned. - (Essential)
• 15% - Assist in the development of instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology in specialized fields that provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. - (Essential)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Impact of Deadlines: Externally imposed deadlines set and revised beyond one's control. Interruptions influence priorities. Difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days.
• Standing: Daily
• Walking: Daily
• Sitting: Daily
• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Occasionally
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting over 25lbs: Occasionally
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

• This position requires a criminal background screening.
• This position requires fingerprinting.
• This position is eligible for veterans' preference.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu.

Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references.

An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email [email protected].

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
FTE: 1.0
Closing Date: 8/10/2026