Position Details

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