Cybersecurity Lead, Safety in Science

ASU, the leading innovator in Higher Education, seeks a leader to create and develop a Safety in Science practice.
Working within the Enterprise Technology Cybersecurity Core, the successful candidate will contribute to the advancement of research and emerging technologies by leading the development of wide bridges interconnecting cybersecurity, governance, risk, and compliance practices with researchers, academics, and innovators across the ASU Public Enterprise.
This position will report to the Executive Director for Cybersecurity within ET.
As with everyone on the Enterprise Technology team, our intentional focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as well as culture and communications are core responsibilities in this role.
With an increased emphasis on authenticity, compassion, and inclusivity, this position strives to embody and advance our Enterprise Technology Positive Core: https://tech.
asu.
edu/culture/positive-core As part of our strong and growing Cybersecurity Core, you will utilize your extensive expertise to define programmatic objectives advancing Safety in Science and lead work to enable research activities through enterprise management of cybersecurity risk.
Partnering with the Knowledge Enterprise at ASU you will lead efforts to provide IT environments and controls to reduce risk and friction of research and technology innovation.
You will be a subject matter expert on controlling regulated data, responding to audits, and leading the work of others.
You’ll gain experience in a large, complex Public Enterprise that supports faculty, staff, and learners throughout the world.
Job Family Information Technology Department Name ET Cybersecurity Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time VP Code ASU Enterprise Technology Scope of Search Open Grant Funded Position This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.
Salary Range $80,003 - $166,159 per year; DOE Close Date 14-December-2023 - EXTENDED Category 03 Essential Duties Lead and work in teams that defend against cyber threats, malware, and compromised systems impacting, or likely to, impact the university.
Lead other analysts in investigations, incident response, network forensics, vulnerability remediation, architecture reviews, threat hunting, and red team exercises.
Advance work with different teams across the university to build an understanding of the threat landscape specific to a large and complex technology environment.
Actively improve processes and automate routine procedures.
Evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to capabilities, to include tools, data, and methods for security operations.
Directly supervise other Cybersecurity professionals of varying backgrounds including coaching, mentoring, planning and executing on career development, and be accountable for the quality and outcomes of the work of your team members.
Take responsibility for fostering culture, advancing our values, and championing engagement in all its forms - collaborating across our teams as well as participating in ET/ASU events and programs.
Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Advances our Enterprise Technology Affirmative Pledge.
Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Information Technology or related field and 2 years of experience OR 8 years of experience in information technology OR Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Desired Qualifications Evidence of academic and/or healthcare professional experience securing regulated research through cybersecurity, governance, risk management, and compliance Demonstrated ability to lead both people & work through uncertainty toward outcomes Evidence of academic and/or professional certifications in cybersecurity and/or governance, risk, and compliance (e.
g.
, GSEC, GCED, GCIA, GCIH, GPEN, GNFA, GPCS, GCSA, GDSA, CEH, CISSP) Demonstrated experience architecting and implementing secure environments supporting regulated research Evidence of direct experience in security operations; detecting, responding to, and containing enterprise-wide threats Demonstrated knowledge of controls, standards, policies, and regulatory compliance Experience with public cloud technology is expected Expert-level experience in common operating systems, networks, and security controls Experience with common cybersecurity tools Intrusion detection tools Log event management and analysis tools Endpoint-based intrusion prevention tools Vulnerability, patch, and update management tools Ability to correlate activity across assets (endpoint, network, apps) and environments (on-premises, cloud) to identify patterns of anomalous activity Knowledge of modern system designs using cloud native and infrastructure as code Experience with common cloud languages and orchestration (e.
g.
, JavaScript, Python, Git, Terraform) Ability to model empathy, compassion and emotional intelligence Experience hiring in a values-led organization, emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging Ability to help foster a safe psychological space for all teammates where everyone can thrive Ability to stimulate changes in individual, institutional, and corporate behaviors to create a more sustainable environment Ability to lead by example in communicating, participating and encouraging support of the institution’s sustainability programs Working Environment This is a hybrid position based on the Tempe campus.
The successful candidate is required to be consistently present on-campus three or more days per week within six months of hire.
Work is performed in a hybrid office environment with flexible working space(s).
Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.
Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
Clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
Department Statement Enterprise Technology (ET) embraces its role as both an enabler and catalyst for advancing the vision and work of the New American University.
We are a values-driven organization.
Our commitments are reflected in all of the work we do in pursuit of operational excellence, the experience and delight of our community, and our strategic and innovation initiatives.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Join the team that sparks human-centered innovation ET is a rapidly reconfigurable and entrepreneurial organization at ASU that prioritizes and executes to meet the needs of our community of learners, faculty, researchers and staff.
Our work emphasizes autonomy, flexibility and distributed decision-making to leverage the strengths of individuals.
Together, we embrace a culture that nurtures, engages and embraces diverse voices with a shared lens of positive community impact and expanded opportunities for collaboration.
Why join us? Mission oriented.
Everything we do is to advance ASU’s charter - measuring who we include and how they succeed.
We are staunch champions of learner success and put people first.
Flexibility.
Our hybrid work environment prioritizes personal autonomy and trust around how work gets done.
Staff touch base in person a few times per week with freedom to decide how, when and where.
Culture forward.
We embrace a Positive Core culture: Belonging, Relational, Authentic, Visionary and Empowered.
The ET fabric weaves together diversity, equity and inclusion applied in our daily work and interactions.
Scale of impact.
Our work changes the world.
With 180k+ learners, faculty, researchers and staff, working with ET means you have the capacity to improve many lives and entire communities.
World-class, low cost education.
Our professional development is built in! ET encourages staff to seek additional certificates and degrees via ASU’s top ranked programs with major tuition breaks.
Exposure to industry giants.
ET partners with Amazon, Apple, Cox, Verizon, Salesforce, Alteryx and a diversity of technology companies to enhance our innovations and deepen their impact.
ASU Statement Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access.
This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves.
Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines.
ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city.
ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.
ASU is a tobacco-free university.
For details visit https://wellness.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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Employment Verification Statement ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.
Background Check Statement ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.
Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.
Fingerprint Check Statement This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check.
Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.
Instructions to Apply Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.
Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.
g.
, 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.
Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.
ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.
Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.
IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience.
For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.