Job Details

Network & Cybersecurity Administrator

Position Number: 7308918
Location: Ogden, UT
Position Type: Computing - Network/System Administration

Network & Cybersecurity Administrator

Requisition Number: S02372P
Position Category: Staff
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 Universitys 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

Bachelors 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).

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.

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.

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).

To apply, visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28515

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. 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).