38032BR

Extended Job Title:

Senior Director

Position Description:

Manages and directs the day to day operations of a research center/institute or medium sized department. Plans, coordinates and supervises the operation and activities of the center/institute/department. Develops and implements policies and procedures, administers the budget, organizes tasks and sets priorities.

Requisition ID:

38032BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

• Oversees and/or performs the design, automation, and deployment of cybersecurity applications and infrastructure program activities.

• Proactively seeks out weaknesses and stealthy attackers, conducting penetration tests, and reviewing vulnerability assessments.

• Identifies threats that have entered the network, and security gaps and vulnerabilities.

• Works with Incident Response team to ensure isolation, analysis, and containment of an incident.

• Supervises staff and student interns working in the Regional Security Operations Center.

• Gives briefings and presentations to leadership and external partners.

• Helps develop and execute the vision for the RSOC.

• Assists in recruiting and onboarding new team members.

• Writes technical reports on the operation and results of the RSOC.

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

5298.83

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Computer Science, M.I.S., or related field. Possesses an industry certification including Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate, EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA), EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISA, CISM, GIAC or other recognized credential.

Department:

Critical Infrastructure Security

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

First line Managers

Shift:

Day

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required, master's preferred; Six years progressively responsible management experience. Additional education beyond Bachelor's may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the University:

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.