Research Security Officer

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The Research Security Officer, CUI Manager is responsible for maintaining institutional compliance with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) regulations, including NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and other federal mandates. This position develops and implements security policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure researchers properly manage CUI within the university's research activities.

• Responsible for maintaining institutional compliance with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) regulations, including NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and other federal mandates.
• This position develops and implements security policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure researchers properly manage CUI within the university's research activities.
• Additionally, the Research Security Officer plays a key role in broader research security initiatives, including risk management, regulatory compliance, and coordination with federal agencies.
• The role involves collaborating with ETS on policy related to the Cloud-based environments for CUI, serving on a campus CUI Committee, and working closely with researchers to ensure security controls align with federal standards.
• The Research Security Officer/CUI Manager serves as an essential part of the university's research security framework, working to protect sensitive research, mitigate risks, and maintain institutional compliance with federal security mandates.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and three to five years of relevant experience.
• Must hold 8140 certification for an Information Systems Security Manager or obtain it within 6 months from hire.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Certifications:
  
  CISSP, CISM, CMMC Assessor, or other security credentials.

• Master’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related discipline.
• Five years of experience in research security, cybersecurity compliance, or information security roles.
• Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and federal CUI handling regulations.
• 2+ years of writing system Security Plans, POA&Ms, Incident Response Plans.
• Experience working with cloud security solutions, particularly Azure and AWS cloud environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience implementing Gov Cloud or other secure cloud-based research platforms.
• Prior experience in higher education research security.
• Currently holds a Secret Security Clearance.

• Valid driver’s license upon and during employment.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.

Please be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

$75/hour

Durham

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00

Mid-Senior level

Part-time

Other, Information Technology, and Management

Higher Education

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

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