Lead, Research Cybersecurity

Posting Number

req27644

Department

Research Security

Department Website Link

https://research.arizona.edu/compliance-public/research-security

Location

Tucson Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

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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Duties & Responsibilities

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.

Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Legal Compliance

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$86,870 - $112,932

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

11

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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Career Stream and Level

PC4

Job Family

Compl & Regulatory Affairs

Job Function

Legal & Compliance

Type of criminal background check required

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Taren Ellis Langford I [email protected]

Open Date

11/12/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [email protected].