Mercer Engineering Research Center · 3 months ago
Senior Principal Cybersecurity Specialist
Warner Robins, GA 31088-7810
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
9+ years expMercer Engineering Research Center (MERC) is a research institute of Mercer University that provides high quality engineering, scientific, and technical support services to both government and private industry customers. The Senior Principal Cybersecurity Specialist leads cybersecurity operations and ensures risk mitigation and adherence to regulations while developing new cybersecurity techniques and capabilities.
IndustrialLogisticsMechanical EngineeringNon Profit
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Directs and conducts cybersecurity operations for enterprise IT, platform IT, and software development programs
Provides senior-level technical oversight to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of mission-critical systems
Leads multidisciplinary cybersecurity teams, projects, and initiatives to meet organizational and mission objectives
Performs compliance audits, vulnerability assessments, and security evaluations to identify and mitigate risks
Establishes and enforces program control processes to ensure adherence to DoD, federal, state, and local regulations, as well as MERC policy
Develops and maintains risk management frameworks, ensuring systems meet accreditation and certification standards
Researches, develops, and implements new cybersecurity techniques, tools, and capabilities
Advises leadership on emerging threats, evolving technologies, and best practices for proactive defense
Contributes to the design, validation, and continuous improvement of secure systems and software
Partners with program managers, engineers, and external stakeholders to integrate cybersecurity into all phases of system development and operations
Provides expert guidance and mentorship to junior cybersecurity professionals
Represents the organization in technical exchanges, audits, and compliance reviews
Oversees the operation and security of dedicated cybersecurity laboratories used for research, testing, training, and evaluation
Designs and maintains lab environments that replicate enterprise and platform IT systems for vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and secure system validation
Manages lab resources, schedules, and personnel to support multiple concurrent projects
Ensures lab compliance with DoD, federal, and organizational security standards, including proper handling of classified or sensitive data
Drives innovation by piloting new tools, techniques, and methodologies within the lab before enterprise-wide deployment
Ensures thorough familiarity and awareness of all MERC core capabilities and with the MERC current and potential customer base
Whenever possible, uses any available opportunity to promote MERC capabilities and interests to customers and potential customers
Submits suggestions for new business opportunities or report identified customer problems or opportunities to the Director of MERC
Leads/supports Technical Interchange Meetings with customers
Provides mentorship and leadership to more junior level employees
During all business-related activities, particularly during customer contacts, remains alert for any problem or opportunity that might lead to additional business for any MERC core business area
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
A Ph.D. in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Information Assurance, Information Technology, or other related information security focused degree from an ABET-accredited institution and 9 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in same and 14 years of relevant experience; or an undergraduate degree in same and 15 years of relevant experience
Nine years of experience leading/organizing cybersecurity projects and/or personnel at any level
Expert in three of the following areas, proficient in one area, and possess varying levels of knowledge in the remaining areas: software security, system administration, security testing, information assurance, design, implementation, validation, and compliance
CompTIA Security+ C
Benefits
Health and dental insurance
Generous retirement contributions
Tuition waivers
Paid vacation and sick leave
Technology discounts
Schedules that allow for work-life balance
Company
Mercer Engineering Research Center
Mercer Engineering Research Center is a non-profit engineering and technology services provider company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase