Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business, Law or equivalent work experience.
Preferred Education:
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business, Law or equivalent.
Required Experience:
3+ years experience in cybersecurity research compliance or general cybersecurity, including experience in developing cybersecurity policies, standards, or guidelines.
Preferred Experience:
5+ years Experience overseeing or implementing research compliance based on NIST 800-171 or similar standards. Strong understanding of CMMC, DFARS-7012. Collaboration or participation with Institutional Review Boards or similar entities to ensure security controls are in line with institutional security policies, regulatory mandates, and contractual obligations. Proven ability to translate contractual cybersecurity requirements for stakeholders. Experience working in a university environment supporting research compliance.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and educate diverse stakeholders. Comprehensive understanding of research compliance protocols and procedures. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to work in a fast-pace work environment and manage tasks based on priority. Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and practices. Strong verbal and written communication abilities. Ability to uphold confidentiality. Familiarity with cybersecurity standards like NIST 800-181, NIST 800-53, and ISO 27001. Strong understanding of CMMC and DFARs-7012. Proven track record of collaborating with research stakeholders to identify and translate compliance requirements.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Possesses strong public speaking skills and expertise in creating and overseeing compliance programs. Demonstrates the ability to interpret contractual requirements and align them with identified controls. Capable of developing compliance plans to ensure program effectiveness and generating detailed reports for stakeholders. Proficient in identifying metrics and KPIs to measure the success of compliance programs. Must be able to produce compliance/audit ready documentation.