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Assistant Research Security Officer, CUI Manager

Kansas State University

🇺🇸KansasRemote$80K–$106K/yr8mo ago

Higher Ed Research Cybersecurity Research Security Compliance Cloud Security Risk Management

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Summary

The Assistant Research Security Officer, CUI Manager ensures Kansas State University maintains compliance with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) regulations and develops security policies for research activities. This role is essential to the university's research security framework, protecting sensitive research and mitigating federal compliance risks.

Key Responsibilities: Oversee CUI compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC standards, develop and implement security policies and training programs for researchers, and collaborate with IT on AWS-based CUI environments. Serve on the campus CUI Committee and support the Research Security Officer's broader research security initiatives including risk management and federal agency coordination.

Skills & Tools: Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and federal CUI handling regulations, with experience in cybersecurity compliance and cloud security solutions (particularly AWS). Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of relevant experience in research security, cybersecurity compliance, or information security; preferred candidates hold a master's degree in cybersecurity and have 5+ years of experience with AWS environments and higher education research security. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CMMC Assessor are preferred.

Location: Remote from Kansas, United States with possible quarterly on-campus meetings in Manhattan, Kansas

Compensation: $79,926 – $105,894/year

Job Description

Fast Facts

Kansas State University is seeking a detailed-oriented Assistant Research Security Officer, CUI Manager to uphold compliance with Controlled Unclassified Information regulations and to develop security policies for research activities.

Responsibilities: Oversee compliance with CUI regulations, develop security policies, and collaborate with researchers and IT for CUI management in AWS environments.

Skills: Knowledge of NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, cybersecurity experience, and strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have a master's degree in cybersecurity and experience in research security and cloud security solutions.

Location: This position is Remote eligible with possible on-campus meetings in Manhattan, Kansas.

Compensation: $79926 - $105894 / Annually

Assistant Research Security Officer, CUI Manager

Kansas State University

About This Role

The Assistant Research Security Officer, CUI Manager is responsible for ensuring the OVPR's role 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 Assistant Research Security Officer plays a key supporting role in the Research Security Officer's (RSO) broader research security initiatives, including risk management, regulatory compliance, and coordination with federal agencies. The role involves collaborating with IT on policy related to the AWS-based environments for CUI, and serving on a campus CUI Committee, and working closely with researchers to ensure security controls align with federal standards.

The Assistant 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.

About Us

Office of Research Integrity, Compliance and Security exists to help researchers navigate compliance and meet regulations so they can do their research as safely and efficiently as possible and maintain K-State's reputation for research integrity.

Worksite Option

This position is Remote eligible. On-campus meetings may be necessary on a quarterly basis.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor's degree and three to five years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.
Experience working with cloud security solutions, particularly AWS cloud environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
Experience implementing AWS GovCloud or other secure cloud-based research platforms.
Prior experience in higher education research security.
Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CMMC Assessor, or other security credentials.

Other Requirements:

Valid driver's license upon and during employment
Occasional travel may be required for security briefings, compliance training, and federal agency coordination.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

Cover letter
Resume
Three professional references with contact information

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$79,926 - $105,894

To apply, please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/assistant-research-security-officer-cui-manager-manhattan-kansas-united-states

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