PrivSec Lead — Higher Education Data & InfoSec

Harvard Central Administration (CADM) Talent Acquisition; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision health; on

Retirement plans with universityContri

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a PrivSec-focused IT security professional within the Central Administration to champion data privacy and information security across FAS. This role partners with the University Information Security and Data Privacy Office to advance awareness, fortify systems, manage vulnerabilities, and drive privacy initiatives.

The position emphasizes collaboration with faculty, staff, and researchers, and requires strong communication and strategic advisory skills in a

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of applied cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with applied privacy.
• Comfort with complex higher-education environments, including frequent interactions with faculty and researchers.
• Excellent communication skills, including presentations.
• Highly collaborative and diplomatic, with a can-do spirit.
• Demonstrated growth mindset.

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.

Skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Privacy knowledge

Higher-education environment

Communication skills

Collaboration & diplomacy

Growth mindset

Job description

Harvard University is seeking a PrivSec-focused IT security professional within the Central Administration to champion data privacy and information security across FAS. This role partners with the University Information Security and Data Privacy Office to advance awareness, fortify systems, manage vulnerabilities, and drive privacy initiatives.

The position emphasizes collaboration with faculty, staff, and researchers, and requires strong communication and strategic advisory skills in a