Lead, Research Cybersecurity

The Office of Research and Partnerships invites applicants to apply to join our team as a Lead, Research Cybersecurity. The Lead position provides leadership and subject matter expertise for the University's Research Cybersecurity Program and supports the Research Security Program in protecting the confidentiality, integrity, availability, and appropriate use of University research information, systems, and technology.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Federal Requirements:

• Lead and coordinate institutional cybersecurity certifications, attestations, assessments, and federal compliance activities that impact the research enterprise.
• Partner with researchers to determine appropriate security controls based on data classification, sponsor requirements, contractual obligations, and identified risk.
• Advise investigators early in the research life cycle to identify cybersecurity requirements and reduce delays associated with proposals, awards, contracts, or research activities.
• Advise and influence principal investigators and campus stakeholders throughout the research life cycle to integrate mandatory cybersecurity controls, streamline federal compliance assessments, and minimize operational delays for sponsored proposals and contracts.

Program Maintenance:

• Subject matter expert providing oversight and direction to external consultants, contractors, assessments, or specialized cybersecurity services supporting the Research Cybersecurity Program.
• Conduct research and perform analysis regarding emerging threats, technologies, federal initiatives, and industry practices affecting research cybersecurity.

Research Security Review:

• Advise and collaborate with Research Security personnel to evaluate cybersecurity considerations associated with research collaborations, foreign components, international activities, research data access, visitors, and other activities presenting elevated research security risks.

Monitoring:

• Primary subject matter expert identifying gaps in institutional research cybersecurity approach, recommending technical, administrative, or procedural solutions.
• Develop and implement metrics, monitoring processes, and reporting mechanisms to evaluate program effectiveness, compliance, and emerging risks in conjunction with the Information Security Office and Regulated Computing.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience is required.

• Demonstrated experience interpreting and implementing technical, regulatory, or compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity within a research university, academic medical center, national laboratory, research organization, or federal contractor.
• Relevant professional certification such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, CRISC, CMMC-related certification, or comparable credential.
• Master's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, information systems, public administration, research administration, or a related field.