Assistant Research Security Officer, CUI Manager

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...

  • 519775
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Research Integrity, Comp & Sec
  • Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Regular)
  • Opening on: May 1 2025
  • On-site

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 on-site. 

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:

  1. Cover letter
  2. Resume
  3. 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

 

 

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Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

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