The Research Foundation for SUNY · 1 day ago
Cybersecurity Manager
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$113K/yr - $144K/yr
5+ years expThe Research Foundation for SUNY is the largest university-connected research foundation in the country, dedicated to empowering SUNY through innovative research and technology. The Cybersecurity Manager will lead the organization's information security program, managing cybersecurity risk and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Lead and operate the organization's cybersecurity risk management program, including risk identification, assessment, treatment, and reporting
Oversee third-party and vendor security risk management, including security reviews of cloud services, applications, AI tools, and external service providers
Direct vulnerability and threat management programs, including network, firewall, endpoint, identity, and application security, and ensure timely remediation of findings
Lead and coordinate cybersecurity incident response activities, including tabletop exercises, investigations, and coordination with internal teams and external partners
Maintain and govern information security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring regular review and alignment with regulatory and sponsor requirements
Prepare and present cybersecurity risk, posture, and readiness reports to executive leadership, audit committees, and external stakeholders
Coordinate and support cybersecurity audits, sponsor reviews, and compliance assessments (e.g., CMMC, DFARS, FAR, NIST)
Collaborate with Data Governance, Legal, I&E, HR, and Sponsored Programs to ensure alignment between cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory obligations
Assist in cybersecurity budget planning, cost justification, and procurement of security tools and services
Support the design and operation of secure research environments, including cloud-based enclaves and segmented networks supporting CUI/FCI and regulated research
Provide leadership, direction, and prioritization across multiple concurrent security initiatives and operational demands
Qualification
Required
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in information security, including at least three (3) years in a leadership or supervisory role
Bachelor's degree in information security, information technology, business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and certifications
Strong working knowledge of cybersecurity governance and frameworks, including: NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, 800-171, 800-172, CMMC 2.0
Experience supporting regulated or research environments involving CUI/FCI, FAR, DFARS, export-controlled research, and/or NIH/DoD/DoW/DOE requirements
Professional certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or similar
Company
The Research Foundation for SUNY
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF) is the largest, most comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
The Research Foundation for SUNY has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2025 (1)
2024 (2)
2021 (1)
2020 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Farrell, CPA, CIA
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Paul Woodin
PEMC Operations Manager
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