Job Description

The Geophysical Institute is a research-focused organization at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The university offers a competitive work environment with strong benefits, including retirement and health insurance, generous leave policies, and tuition waivers for UAF courses. The Geophysical Institute values collaboration, accountability, and the exchange of ideas. We foster a professional and respectful environment dedicated to serving Alaska through applied science. Career growth and professional development are supported and encouraged.

As a public, regional, comprehensive university, UAF welcomes applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (i.e., information technology, computer programming, computer science, cybersecurity & information assurance, or other related field) or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

3 or more years of professional Linux-related experience, or an equivalent mix of education, experience, and professional certifications.

Preferred Experience:
They should have 3 or more years of professional Linux-related experience and 1 or more years of professional cybersecurity experience. Or an equivalent mix of education, experience, and professional certifications.

Cisco Certificate in Ethical Hacking
Cisco Certificate Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity
Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
CompTIA Security+
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSED)
GIAC Certificate Incident Handler (GCIH)

Position Details:

This position will be physically located at the UAF campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. The successful finalist will be expected to report to duty at the UAF office on the first day of employment.

This position is full-time, Grade 80, term-funded, exempt, 12-month position complete with a competitive salary and UA employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA staff salary schedule, based on education and experience.

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references with your application.

We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed.