Data Privacy & Security Lead – Higher Education

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans with university input

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Job summary

Harvard University Central Administration seeks an IT security professional focused on PrivSec to strengthen data privacy and vulnerability management across FAS systems. You will coordinate risk assessments, advise faculty and staff, and champion privacy initiatives university-wide, in an environment that values collaboration and rigorous security practices.

The role reports to the University Information Security and Data Privacy Office and supports confidentiality, integrity, and availability

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of post-secondary education or relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of PrivSec and data privacy concepts.
• Experience working in higher-education environments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate awareness of PrivSec risks, policies, and safeguards.
• Ensure FAS systems are fortified to university PrivSec standards.
• Implement effective and sustainable vulnerability management processes across FAS systems.
• Promulgate university-wide PrivSec initiatives throughout FAS.
• Conduct data safety reviews in support of research projects.
• Perform PrivSec risk assessments.
• Maintain awareness of PrivSec threats and trends.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to FAS faculty, staff, and students on PrivSec matters.
• Prepare and provide PrivSec briefings to FAS members.
• Report PrivSec metrics for FAS to the University Chief Information Security and Data Privacy Officer on a quarterly basis.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Privacy by design

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Growth mindset

Education

Five years post-secondary education or relevant work experience

Job description

Harvard University Central Administration seeks an IT security professional focused on PrivSec to strengthen data privacy and vulnerability management across FAS systems. You will coordinate risk assessments, advise faculty and staff, and champion privacy initiatives university-wide, in an environment that values collaboration and rigorous security practices.

The role reports to the University Information Security and Data Privacy Office and supports confidentiality, integrity, and availability