Applications and Security Administrator II

JOB TITLE
Applications and Security Administrator II

LOCATION
Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME
Application & Security

DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Applications and Security Administrator - Level II is a key member of the IT Systems Engineering and Operations team, responsible for the administration, maintenance, and security of campus applications and supporting systems. This position requires a blend of technical expertise in application management, identity and access controls, and security operations to ensure reliable and secure delivery of technology services across the university. The individual will collaborate closely with application owners, vendors, and IT colleagues to deliver stable, well-managed, and secure systems that support WPI's academic and operational mission.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Application Administration

• Administer, configure, and maintain enterprise applications such as CBORD, StarRez, 25Live, and other departmental technologies supporting housing, dining, event management, and related campus operations.
  
• Manage upgrades, patches, integrations, and application performance to ensure reliability and availability.
  
• Collaborate with departmental stakeholders and vendors to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
  
• Maintain accurate application documentation, configuration baselines, and system diagrams.
  

Security Administration

• Support identity and access management processes across enterprise applications and infrastructure, ensuring least-privilege access and compliance with institutional policies.
  
• Assist in maintaining and monitoring system security configurations, certificates, and endpoint protections.
  
• Participate in incident response, vulnerability remediation, and risk assessment activities.
  
• Contribute to university-wide cybersecurity initiatives, aligning with standards such as NIST and CIS Controls.
  

Operations & Support

• Provide Tier II/III technical support for escalated application and security incidents.
  
• Monitor system performance, logs, and alerts to proactively identify and resolve issues.
  
• Participate in backup, recovery, and business continuity efforts.
  
• Develop automation scripts and workflows to improve operational efficiency.
  

Collaboration & Development

• Serve as a technical resource and contribute to continuous service improvement initiatives.
  
• Collaborate with IT peers, Information Security, and departmental users to improve system reliability and security posture.
  
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and recommend solutions to improve system performance and security.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
  
• Minimum of 4-6 years of progressive IT experience, including 2-3 years in application administration and/or information security.
  
• Experience supporting higher education or large enterprise systems such as CBORD, StarRez, or 25Live preferred.
  

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of authentication, authorization, SSO, MFA, and identity lifecycle management (Azure AD, Okta, etc.).
  
• Proficiency with Windows or Linux system administration, SQL databases, and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
  
• Familiarity with IT security frameworks (NIST, CIS Controls) and compliance standards such as FERPA and PCI.
  
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel).
  
• Working knowledge of virtualization, networking, and cloud technologies (Microsoft 365, Azure).
  

Certifications (Preferred)

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Security Engineer Associate
  
• CompTIA Security+ or CySA+
  
• ITIL Foundation or similar service management certification
  

Salary Grade 8: $71,800- $75,000 per year (depending on experience)

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Compensation at WPI

FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Applications-and-Security-Administrator-II_R0003344

About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.





Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency

jeid-c683da1c4c7e684c879a05ec238e7d6d

To see additional information about our job opening(s) or to apply, click on the “Apply Now” button at the bottom of our job posting(s).

When inquiring or applying for jobs at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, please also reference AcademicCareers.com

Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs, such as professor jobs, dean jobs, and other faculty jobs and higher ed jobs with the Worcester Polytechnic Institute and with other colleges and universities in the region on AcademicCareers.com

To receive email alerts when new jobs at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute are posted, sign up for new job openings at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute.