Research Security Analyst

Cybersecurity Jobs; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

PTO and holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee resource groups

Retirement plans

Relocation assistance

Referral bonus

Job summary

Cybersecurity Jobs in Texas seeks a detail-oriented Research Security professional to support a comprehensive program protecting critical research assets and the academic environment.

Responsibilities include risk analysis, compliance monitoring, OSINT reviews, and coordination with program managers to implement NSPM-33, Texas HB-127, and GA-48 requirements. This exempt, hybrid role offers relocation assistance and a clear path to advancing national security objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Two years of experience in sponsored research, conflicts of interest, research integrity, international relations, or national security preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of a comprehensive research security program to protect critical research.
• Help secure the academic environment from undue foreign influence.
• Coordinate program initiatives with the Program Manager, Research Security.
• Conduct OSINT reviews in response to internal requests and assess research security risks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

OSINT research

Risk assessment

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Support the protection of research and the academic environment through risk analysis, compliance monitoring, and actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of a comprehensive, integrated research security program to protect critical research.
• Help secure the academic environment from undue foreign influence.
• Assist with implementation of NSPM-33, Texas HB-127, and Texas GA-48 requirements.
• Coordinate program initiatives and priorities with the Program Manager, Research Security.
• Conduct OSINT reviews in response to entity check requests from Legal, Strategic Industry Ventures, Office of Technology Commercialization, and other internal departments.
• Use analytical skills and independent judgment to assess research security risks.
• Facilitate research security risk reviews for new faculty hires.
• Perform risk reviews tied to federal and state funded awards.
• Support research security assessments for international travel and other activities when appropriate.
• Conduct research security reviews of faculty and researcher international outside activities.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate institutional risks related to external engagements.
• Support compliance with university, state, and federal regulations, policies, and requirements for U.S. government research funding.
• Maintain awareness of evolving research security program requirements and best practices.
• Participate in national research security discussions and professional networks.
• Monitor changes in federal and state regulations and agency policy interpretations.
• Deliver informed analysis and recommendations based on emerging research security trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Two (2) years of experience in sponsored research, conflicts of interest, research integrity, international relations, or national security.

Preferred

• Experience in counterintelligence, supply chain security, security clearance, risk assessments, executive briefing, intelligence analysis, due diligence, investigations, procurement oversight, and/or regulatory review.
• Experience conducting OSINT research, evaluating third-party entities and vendors, assessing FOCI (foreign ownership, control, or influence) risks, and interpreting federal and state regulations related to research funding and supply chain security.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• PTO and Extended Illness Bank accruals, plus paid holidays
• Wellness, childcare, and other leave options
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System
• Voluntary retirement plans
• Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs

Job Details

• Requisition ID: 183081
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
• FLSA: Exempt, not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Relocation Assistance: Available
• Referral Bonus: Available
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Compensation

• Minimum: USD 88,000 per year
• Midpoint: USD 110,000 per year
• Maximum: USD 132,000 per year

Critical Infrastructure Screening Requirement

• This position may involve maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code.
• Routine reviews and screening may be required.
• Satisfying and maintaining all requirements necessary to ensure continued security and integrity is a condition of hire and continued employment.