University of New Hampshire · 1 month ago
Research Security Officer
University of New Hampshire – Main Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75/hr - $75/hr
3+ years expThe University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution located in Durham, New Hampshire. They are seeking a Research Security Officer, CUI Manager who will be responsible for maintaining compliance with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) regulations and developing security policies and training programs to support research activities.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible in maintaining institutional compliance with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) regulations, including NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and other federal mandates
This position develops and implements security policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure researchers properly manage CUI within the university's research activities
Additionally, the Research Security Officer plays a key role in broader research security initiatives, including risk management, regulatory compliance, and coordination with federal agencies
The role involves collaborating with ETS on policy related to the Cloud-based environments for CUI, serving on a campus CUI Committee, and working closely with researchers to ensure security controls align with federal standards
The Research Security Officer/CUI Manager serves as an essential part of the university's research security framework, working to protect sensitive research, mitigate risks, and maintain institutional compliance with federal security mandates
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree and three to five years of relevant experience
Need to hold 8140 certification for an Information Systems Security Manager or obtain within 6-months from hire
Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CMMC Assessor, or other security credentials
Valid driver's license upon and during employment
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
Preferred
Master's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related discipline
Five years of experience in research security, cybersecurity compliance, or information security roles
Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and federal CUI handling regulations
2+ years of writing system Security Plans, POA&Ms, Incident Response Plans
Experience working with cloud security solutions, particularly Azure and AWS cloud environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
Experience implementing GovCloud or other secure cloud-based research platforms
Prior experience in higher education research security
Currently hold a Secret Security Clearance
Company
University of New Hampshire
University of New Hampshire is a school that offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across a range of academic disciplines.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.76MKey Investors
Centers for Disease Control and PreventionUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2022-11-30Grant· $1.8M
2020-09-16Grant· $0.6M
2018-05-27Grant· $0.36M
Leadership Team
Adrianna Lamparelli
Program Manager for Campus Partnerships
Andrew Stockman
Chief Information Security Officer
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