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Department: | ITS |
Location: | Washington, DC |
The Aspen Institute, founded in 1950, is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering enlightened leadership and open-minded dialogue. Through seminars, policy programs, conferences, and leadership development initiatives, the Institute and its international partners seek to promote nonpartisan inquiry and an appreciation for timeless values. The Institute is headquartered in Washington, D.C., supports a regional program office in NYC, and has conference, program, hotel facilities in Aspen, Colorado, and on the Wye River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Its international network includes partner Aspen Institutes in Paris, New Delhi, Berlin, Rome, Kiev, Mexico City, Bucharest, Madrid, and Tokyo, and leadership programs in Africa.
Basic Function:
Under general supervision, but following established policies and procedures, this person will ensure the secure operation of the Institute’s information security systems, servers, applications, and all devices connected to the Institute’s networks. The Security Engineer will conduct both network and user activity audits at regular intervals and will have primary responsibility for ongoing execution of the IT Patch Management program. This position will support the identification and resolution of potential security breaches and vulnerability issues in a timely and accurate fashion. Ability to conduct preliminary research and analysis on emergent information security and threat topics, prepare and maintain comprehensive device and system documentation, develop reports, and effectively communicate with others, are all key elements required for success in the position.
Performs other duties as needed for smooth operation of Institute Information Technology under the guidance of the Director of Information Technology and Services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Education and Experience:
Education & Experience
Other qualifications
Schedule and Travel
Physical Requirements & Work Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 10 – 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds (with assistance as required). Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; outdoor weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.
Candidate must have the ability to work under pressure. Candidate must also have the ability to meet regular attendance policy of the Aspen Institute.