The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas. We are looking for a high performing cybersecurity leader to join our team. This strategic leadership role will continue building on the existing cybersecurity and compliance programs and strengthen the partnerships within the Lab, Defense Industrial Base, and sponsors.
The working environment for this role is available as a hybrid work environment (on-site/work from home) with your on-site office located in State College, PA.
You will be responsible to develop and execute strategies, manage operations, and collaborate internally/externally to provide safe, secure, and compliant environments for research and business operations at ARL. ARL operates and maintains a complex and compliant (DFARS, NISPOM, Risk Management Framework (RMF)) security program, encompassing all classifications of networks utilized for DoD contracts and subcontracts. Increasing enterprise complexity and compliance regulations require strong leadership of this vital capability; security is at the heart of ARL's mission.
Requirements include:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher plus minimum of four years of related work experience or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability applying IT in solving security/compliance issues
• Experience in cyber security systems engineering and architecture design, development, and implementation
• Proven experience in operating IT systems in accordance with federal government information security standards and regulations, including RMF and NIST
• Level 3 DoD 8570 Approved Certification (such as CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCED, CISA, CCNP Security, CASP+CE)
• Proven ability to develop and foster high-performance teams
• Demonstrated ability to develop metrics, perform critical analysis, and develop executive decision support content
• Strength in determining, communicating, and delivering multiple competing priorities
• Proven success in developing relationships with customers, peers, and stakeholders, driving productive collaboration
Added bonus for us includes:
• Successful cybersecurity and compliance leadership in a research, production, military, and/or defense contractor environment
• A wide variety of security and information security processes and principles, such as: Enterprise security architecture, Threat model development, Vulnerability assessment, Risk analysis
• RMF
• Industry and Government cybersecurity frameworks, (NIST, CIS, ISO, CSA)
• Planning, organizing, and developing information technology policies, procedures, and practices
• Active government security clearance
Candidates for consideration must submit a cover letter of interest and a resume.
To view the full job description, and to apply online, visit https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/Penn-State-University-Park/CISO-Director-of-Cybersec...
You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
