Senior Principal Cybersecurity Architect & Lab Lead

Mercer University; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC), part of Mercer University, seeks a Senior Principal Cybersecurity Specialist to lead cybersecurity operations across enterprise, platform, and software development programs. You will oversee audits, vulnerability assessments, and risk mitigation to ensure compliance with DoD and MERC policy.

Responsibilities include developing security methods, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating with program managers and external stakeholders to integrate

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• Ph.D. in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Information Assurance, Information Technology, or related field from an ABET-accredited institution with 9 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s with 14 years; or an undergraduate degree with 15 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct cybersecurity operations for enterprise IT, platform IT, and software development programs.
• Perform compliance audits, vulnerability assessments, and security evaluations to identify and mitigate risks.
• Develop risk management frameworks and ensure accreditation standards across DoD, federal, state, and local regulations.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

DoD compliance

Risk management

Audits & assessments

Team leadership

Education

Ph.D. in Cybersecurity/related field

Master's degree in related field

ABET-accredited undergraduate degree

Job description

Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC), part of Mercer University, seeks a Senior Principal Cybersecurity Specialist to lead cybersecurity operations across enterprise, platform, and software development programs. You will oversee audits, vulnerability assessments, and risk mitigation to ensure compliance with DoD and MERC policy.

Responsibilities include developing security methods, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating with program managers and external stakeholders to integrate