On-Campus Research Security & Compliance Lead

Rochester-Institute-of-Technology; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking a Research Security and Compliance Specialist to lead the compliance component of the CMMC program for sponsored research projects. The role partners with PI's, sponsors, and campus stakeholders to translate sponsor and regulatory requirements into practical controls, training, and documentation.

The ideal candidate will have a master's degree and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in research security/compliance.
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity and controlled-research-data requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the compliance component of RIT's CMMC program for sponsored research cybersecurity.
• Assist cross-functional teams with policy creation, implementation, and audits.
• Provide training, guidance, and consultations to the research community.
• Review data-use agreements, contracts, and project initiation for compliance obligations.
• Document processes and attestations for sponsored projects and maintain records.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Cybersecurity regs

Network security

Risk assessment

Stakeholder comms

Legal writing

Regulatory relations

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking a Research Security and Compliance Specialist to lead the compliance component of the CMMC program for sponsored research projects. The role partners with PI's, sponsors, and campus stakeholders to translate sponsor and regulatory requirements into practical controls, training, and documentation.

The ideal candidate will have a master's degree and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity and