Director of the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence

Johnson and Wales University   Providence, RI   Full-time     Information Services / Technology (IT)
Posted on April 4, 2024
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Summary

Directs the cybersecurity center for internal and external stakeholders, while acting as a primary liaison for building a strong partnership within the industry, local communities, government agencies, and other Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) communities while overseeing the departments grant writing, coordination of cyber trainings

Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions
  • Oversees the operation of the cybersecurity center alongside faculty
  • Assists in the oversight of the National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) designation requirements and summer programming
  • Builds relationships with external applicable industry businesses, clients and partners
  • Works with other university departments, as needed, on identifying, writing, and implementing grants
  • Works with university colleagues on strategic planning for the cybersecurity center
  • Plans and implements summer cyber camps and/or trainings
  • Supports faculty in the delivery of cyber programs
  • Assists on any necessary cybersecurity center upgrades
  • Attends applicable external conferences and trainings, as needed
  • Oversees the development of internal and external cyber trainings
  • Works with faculty and external partners in the development of departmental symposiums
  • Works with faculty and students on university sponsored student competitions
  • Assists in the preparation and monitoring of department budget
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
  • Earned doctorate
  • Moderate amount of experience working in network systems or other related experience
  • Valid U.S. driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
  • Earned doctorate in cybersecurity/computer science or a related field of study
  • External relationship with industry, community, and government
Please note: Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

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