Research Information Security Compliance Program Manager

Research Information Security Compliance Program Manager

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
Full-time Information Services / Technology (IT)

The chief objective of the Research Information Security Compliance Program Manager is to oversee and coordinate research IT compliance across the university and manage a research security program. This position ensures that all research IT environments—including those handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), compliance with CMMC, SIPRNet/Classified Cloud/MUSA, HIPAA, and NIH data—meet federal, sponsor, and institutional standards. The Program Manager leads efforts to manage regulatory requirements such as NSPM-33, the CHIPS and Science Act, and NIH data security plans, working collaboratively with research, compliance, and IT teams to maintain a secure and compliant research IT landscape.

Activities are aligned with university security policies and will also inform the broader University Information Security Office Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program and risk register.

• Oversee and coordinate research IT compliance across the university and manage a research security program.
• Ensure all research IT environments meet federal, sponsor, and institutional standards.
• Lead efforts managing regulatory requirements such as NSPM-33, CHIPS and Science Act, CMMC Levels 1 & 2, NIST SP 800-171/53, HIPAA, NIH data security requirements.
• Work collaboratively with research, compliance, and IT teams to maintain a secure and compliant research IT landscape.
• Inform broader University Information Security Office GRC program and risk register.

• Considerable knowledge of IT compliance or research IT program management, preferably in higher education or regulated research environments.
• Demonstrated expertise with federal and sponsor research compliance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of CUI, classified/unclassified hybrid environments, and regulated data in research IT systems.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Experience reviewing and managing Data Use Agreements (DUAs), Data Security Plans (DSPs).
• Familiarity with SIPRNet, classified cloud, MUSA.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills with a focus on regulatory evidence, risk tracking, and compliance reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a complex, regulated environment.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA preferred but not required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearances or other credentials required by sponsors or regulations.

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearances or other credentials as required.

This position is fully remote and will require participation in on-call rotations. The candidate must have high-speed and reliable internet. This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate.
Special requirements: U.S. Citizen;
Secret security clearance.

Salary range between $90,000-$115,000

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Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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