Role Description Charger Logistics is a world class asset-based carrier. We specialize in delivering assets, on time and on budget. With the diverse fleet of equipment, we can handle a range of freight, including dedicated loads, specialized hauls, temperature-controlled goods and HAZMAT cargo. Charger logistics invests time and support into its employees to provide them with the room to learn and grow their expertise and work their way up. - Administer and configure security tools including FortiGate and Cloudflare firewalls, ensuring comprehensive security for cloud workloads, networks, and endpoints. - Implement and manage firewall rules and security policies across cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, and GCP, optimizing the organization’s infrastructure protection. - Apply advanced micro-segmentation techniques using tools like Illumio to protect east-west traffic and enhance internal security. - Manage web proxies such as Palo Alto, FortiGate, Cisco Umbrella, and Zscaler, ensuring secure internet access for the organization. - Conduct audits and security improvements for various security tools and devices such as WAF, DLP, APT, IDS, IPS, Firewalls, EDR, CASB. - Perform regular SOC and SecOps maturity assessments, identifying gaps, assessing risks, and recommending mitigation strategies. - Investigate, document, and respond to information security incidents using tools such as Nessus Tenable, Qualysguard, Darktrace, and Azure Sentinel. - Administer and support SD-WAN, VPN Tunnels, and other network security measures across multi-cloud environments, ensuring secure communications. - Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure adherence to frameworks like ISO 27001 and SOC 2, creating reports and ensuring audit readiness. - Stay updated with emerging security trends and provide training to employees on information security best practices. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent experience. - 5+ years of experience in IT Security with hands-on expertise in firewall management (Palo Alto, FortiGate, Checkpoint), cloud security (Azure, AWS, GCP), and micro-segmentation (Illumio). - Proficiency in network threat detection and vulnerability assessment using tools like Nessus, Qualysguard, Darktrace, and Azure Sentinel. - In-depth knowledge of IPSec, VPNs, SSL, DNS, NAC, and cloud security platforms. - Industry-relevant certifications such as AWS Security, Azure Security, CEH, PCNSE, and ITIL are preferred. - Proven experience in managing complex, secure environments across hybrid infrastructures. Benefits - Competitive Salary - Career Growth

• Administer and configure security tools including FortiGate, and Cloudflare firewalls, ensuring comprehensive security for cloud workloads, networks, and endpoints. • Implement and manage firewall rules and security policies across cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, and GCP, optimizing the organization’s infrastructure protection. • Apply advanced micro-segmentation techniques using tools like Illumio to protect east-west traffic and enhance internal security. • Manage web proxies such as Palo Alto, FortiGate, Cisco Umbrella, and Zscaler, ensuring secure internet access for the organization. • Conduct audits and security improvements for various security tools and devices such as WAF, DLP, APT, IDS, IPS, Firewalls, EDR, CASB. • Perform regular SOC and SecOps maturity assessments, identifying gaps, assessing risks, and recommending mitigation strategies. • Investigate, document, and respond to information security incidents using tools such as Nessus Tenable, Qualysguard, Darktrace, and Azure Sentinel. • Administer and support SD-WAN, VPN Tunnels, and other network security measures across multi-cloud environments, ensuring secure communications. • Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure adherence to frameworks like ISO 27001 and SOC 2, creating reports and ensuring audit readiness. • Stay updated with emerging security trends and provide training to employees on information security best practices.

Defense Contracting Team Lead Location: Remote - Iowa Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience Job Description: The Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) at Iowa State University is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as the Defense Contracting Team Lead. The APEX Accelerator Program is a Department of War–funded initiative focused on growing and sustaining the government and defense industrial base. This position leads a team of government contracting specialists who provide client-centered coaching, education, connections, and technical support to help Iowa businesses pursue and succeed in government markets. The Team Leader will oversee delivery of technical assistance—including needs assessments and client-specific action plans—supporting clients through the federal and state/local acquisition processes, and provide guidance on registrations/certifications, opportunity identification, proposal development, defense innovation programs, contract compliance, cybersecurity, and related topics. In addition, the Team Leader represents Iowa State University, CIRAS, and the APEX Accelerator program externally; builds and maintains relationships with businesses, government agencies, and professional/trade associations; stays current on the federal contracting landscape and Department of War industrial base priorities; and drives change by continuously improving program services and curriculum to align with Department of War industrial base objectives. The successful candidate will bring strong business acumen, relationship-building capability, excellent written and verbal communication, and sound critical thinking/analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate effectively amid ambiguity and change. This role includes staff leadership responsibilities such as team meetings, regular one-on-ones, performance coaching, capability development, and accountability for goals, metrics, and KPIs. This is a term position with an end date of June 30, 2028, with the potential for renewal based on funding availability. Employee must reside in or relocate to the state of Iowa on/before first day of employment. Preferred Qualifications: - Demonstrated experience working in or with the Department of War (e.g., supporting Department of War initiatives, advising contractors serving Department of War needs, or working within Department of War culture and requirements). - Manufacturing sector experience (especially supporting manufacturers pursuing government/defense work). - Significant experience in federal contracting and the federal acquisition process, including advising businesses on registrations/certifications, opportunity identification, proposal development, compliance, and related requirements. - Proven people leadership experience (supervising, coaching, developing staff; driving performance toward goals/metrics/KPIs). - Strong stakeholder and partnership development experience with businesses, government agencies, and professional/trade associations; comfort serving as an external-facing representative/spokesperson. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: Resume/Curriculum Vitae Letter of Application/Cover Letter Why Choose Iowa State University? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as: - Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans - Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans - Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) - Life insurance and long-term disability - Flexible Spending Accounts - Various voluntary benefits and discounts - Employee Assistance Program - Wellbeing program - Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Appointment Type: Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term) Proposed End Date or Length of Term: June 30, 2028 Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period Time Type: Full time Pay Grade: PS812 Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu. General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

• Manage and operate security tools, including: - Microsoft Defender - Zscaler - Fortinet Firewall - Azure (Cloud Security) - Microsoft 365 / O365 - Entra ID - Vicarius - SIEM: Microsoft Sentinel • Develop and maintain automations in Microsoft environments using tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Logic Apps, Power Automate, Automation Account, APIs, and AI resources. • Familiarity with security tools such as Defender/Defender for Cloud, Entra ID, and O365. • Experience with automation in Microsoft environments (PowerShell, Power Platform, Bash, APIs, etc.).