Associate Director for the UMBC Center for Cybersecurity

University of Maryland, Baltimore County, MD

Job Level

Mid-level position

Post Date

05/24/2018

Job Category

Associate / Assistant Director

Sector

Information Technology

Job Status

Areas of Responsibility

Security

Link to Job Posting

Department:	UMBC Center for Cybersecurity The UMBC Center for Cybersecurity is an interdisciplinary university center that unifies UMBC’s many cybersecurity initiatives and capabilities. The Center provides both Maryland and the Nation with academic and research leadership, collaboration, innovation and outreach in this critical discipline by aligning our institution’s academic, research, workforce development and technology incubation activities to advance UMBC’s position as a leading research university in cybersecurity-related disciplines. The UMBC Center for Cybersecurity has over 30 affiliated faculty members from a broad range of academic disciplines including computer science & electrical engineering, information systems, mathematics & statistics, physics, economics and public policy (see https://cybersecurity.umbc.edu). UCYBR-affiliated faculty lead several major external partnerships in cybersecurity, including academic leadership of the National Cybersecurity FFRDC in collaboration with MITRE and a national community of academic institutions in support of NIST’s National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence. Other prominent cyber initiatives include a highly active research partnership with the U.S. Naval Academy; operation of the Accelerated Cognitive Cybersecurity Lab (supported by IBM); the National Science Foundation Scholarship for Service (SFS) program; the UMBC Cyber Scholars Program, which prepares the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, supported by Northrop Grumman, and a thriving small-business incubator for cybersecurity companies within the bwtech@UMBC Research & Technology Park. UMBC has active international cybersecurity collaborations with institutions in India, Israel, Japan, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Responsibilities:	Specific duties for the incumbent include, but are not limited to: strategic planning and active business development to expand UMBC’s collaborative cybersecurity partnerships with public and private organizations; development of external funding proposals to grow and sustain a robust cybersecurity-oriented research and education portfolio; and developing activities to enhance the visibility of UMBC’s broad set of cybersecurity initiatives.
Required Minimum Qualifications:	Requires a Master's degree and a minimum of fifteen years of experience in cybersecurity organizations with increasing leadership responsibilities up to and possibly including senior executive and/or flag-officer levels.
Preferred Qualifications:	Desirable candidates will be widely known and respected within the government and commercial cybersecurity community, have a proven track record of working within joint academic-industry environments, have prior experience in developing and securing external contracts/support, and can effectively articulate UMBC’s strengths in cybersecurity as related to research, education, and entrepreneurship.
Background Screening Statement:	A background check will be required.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
Screening of Applications Begins:	For best consideration, submit application materials by June 4, 2018. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Salary:	Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Hours:	Full-time
Type:	Regular
Additional Information:	The incumbent must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
FLSA Status:	Exempt
Equal Opportunity Statement:	UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Accommodation:	If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Work Authorization	As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.