Auburn University · 10 hours ago
McCrary Research & Development Lab Manager
Auburn, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $208K/yr
7+ years expAuburn University is seeking a McCrary Research & Development Lab Manager to lead its cybersecurity testing and evaluation efforts. The role involves managing R&D personnel and operations, designing complex research projects, and collaborating with various government departments and private sector partners to enhance the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure.
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Responsibilities
Manage the lab as McCrary’s center for independent cybersecurity testing, evaluation, and assurance across operational technology (OT), cyber security, hybrid cloud system, information technology (IT), and artificial intelligence (AI) systems
Direct projects and use case testing under the Southeast Region Cybersecurity Collaboration Center (SERC3), focusing on energy, water, communications, transportation and critical infrastructure resilience
Design and execute adversary-informed testing, red/blue team exercises, zero-trust pilots, and continuity-under-compromise evaluations
Develop and maintain rigorous methodologies for OT/ICS, AI/ML development, RF/communications systems, and multi-domain cyber tools
Lead technical execution for programs including DOE/SERC3, USSS Forensics, DOT/FTA RF Toolkit, and USDA/State Program Hygiene Tools, ensuring deliverables meet sponsor expectations
Produce authoritative technical reports, playbooks, and findings that inform both operational sponsors and national policy discussions
Strengthen partnerships with national laboratories, AI and cybersecurity technology companies, and industry consortia to advance standards-based R&D operations
Represent McCrary as the R&D authority at technical working groups, industry forums, and federal program reviews
Mentor engineers, analysts, and student researchers engaged in R&D and testing programs
Support capture and proposal development by providing technical insight into test design, frameworks, and performance measurement
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a closely related field and 7 years of in cloud systems, cybersecurity testing, software development and network systems
Deep technical expertise across multiple domains: cloud, dev-ops, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure tools, and software development
Strong command of R&D and test methodologies, frameworks, and compliance standards
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, operating within agile frameworks, translate sponsor priorities into actionable plans, and produce defensible, high-quality outputs
Demonstrated experience coordinating across cybersecurity or resilience programs
Exceptional technical writing, customer facing presentations and briefing skills for both executive and technical audiences
Preferred
Experience working with DOE national laboratories, CISA regional offices, or DoD test and evaluation programs
Familiarity with ICS cyber range development, emulation environments, and AI-driven threat modeling
Certifications such as CISSP, GICSP, or PMP
Benefits
Generous benefits
Educational opportunities
Culture of support and work/life balance
Company
Auburn University
Auburn University is an institute of higher learning that offers undergraduate and graduate courses.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25.89MKey Investors
National Safety CouncilDENSO’s North America FoundationNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-10-30Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.89M
Leadership Team
Kelli Shomaker
Sr. V-P for Business and Administration and CFO
Katherine Alldredge
Executive Support Specialist to VP Advancement & Chief Operations and Strategy Officer
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