Cybersecurity and Compliance Senior Manager

The College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin

. Establish and execute enterprise-wide cybersecurity compliance strategies supporting CUI environments and federal contracts .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in cybersecurity compliance, particularly with CMMC, NIST standards, and federal regulations. Proven ability to lead compliance programs, manage audits, and mentor cybersecurity professionals while ensuring secure handling of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

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CMMC ImplementationNIST SP 800-171Cybersecurity GovernanceRisk Management Framework (RMF)Cybersecurity Audits

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity ComplianceVulnerability ManagementIncident ResponseSecure Architecture PrinciplesPlans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)Data-Flow MappingAsset Inventory ManagementContinuous Monitoring ProgramsGovernance Framework DevelopmentCybersecurity Standards Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCommunicationCollaborationExecutive Briefing

Tools & Technologies

SCADA SystemsIndustrial Control SystemsManufacturing Execution Systems (MES)Cloud EnvironmentsCompliance Monitoring Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCISACRISCCGRCSecurity+CCSPCertified CMMC Professional (CCP)Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA)

Industry Keywords

CUIFederal ContractsDoDDARPACybersecurity FrameworkRegulated EnvironmentsThird-Party Risk ManagementCybersecurity AwarenessAudit ReadinessCompliance KPIs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and execute enterprise-wide cybersecurity compliance strategies supporting CUI environments and federal contracts
Serve as the senior compliance authority for CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, DFARS, and related regulatory requirements
Lead organizational readiness efforts for CMMC Level 2 and future certification assessments
Develop governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures for secure handling of CUI and sensitive information
Brief executive leadership and government stakeholders on cybersecurity risks, compliance posture, remediation activities, and audit readiness
Maintain compliance across CUI information systems, enclaves, cloud environments, and engineering platforms
Oversee CUI boundary definition, system scoping, data-flow mapping, and asset inventory
Ensure secure storage, transmission, retention, and destruction of CUI
Collaborate with program teams supporting DoD, DARPA, and other government initiatives
Guide implementation of security controls and POA&M management activities
Provide cybersecurity governance for semiconductor fabrication, packaging, testing, and R&D environments
Partner with manufacturing engineering, facilities, automation, and MES teams to implement secure OT practices
Establish security requirements for MES, equipment automation platforms, SCADA and industrial control systems, cleanroom infrastructure, supply chain and vendor connectivity, and HPC and engineering compute environments
Develop cybersecurity standards for semiconductor tools, vendor integrations, and production networks
Lead enterprise risk assessments and control evaluations
Direct internal and external cybersecurity audits
Manage remediation programs, vulnerability assessments, and control validation activities
Track security metrics, compliance KPIs, and regulatory obligations
Oversee third-party risk management and supplier cybersecurity reviews
Partner with Security Operations to establish continuous monitoring programs
Oversee compliance-related vulnerability management, configuration management, and endpoint security initiatives
Ensure audit logs, monitoring tools, and evidence repositories support compliance objectives
Guide incident response activities involving regulated systems and CUI assets
Build and lead a cybersecurity compliance and GRC organization
Mentor cybersecurity professionals, ISSOs, auditors, and compliance analysts
Manage budgets, compliance roadmaps, staffing plans, and external consulting engagements
Foster cybersecurity awareness and accountability throughout manufacturing operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

US Citizen
Senior Manager: At least fifteen years of experience in IT and cybersecurity
Senior Manager: At least ten years of cybersecurity experience
Senior Manager: Five years leading cybersecurity compliance or GRC programs
Senior Manager: Three years supporting regulated or government-contracted environments
Senior Manager: Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline
Demonstrated expertise implementing CMMC 2.0, NIST SP 800-171, NIST 800-53, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Experience managing audits, assessments, and accreditation activities
Experience developing and managing Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
Strong understanding of identity management, vulnerability management, incident response, and secure architecture principles
Experience presenting technical and compliance risks to executive leadership
Director: At least twenty years of experience in IT and cybersecurity
Director: At least fifteen years of cybersecurity experience
Director: Five years leading cybersecurity compliance or GRC programs
Director: Three years supporting regulated or government-contracted environments
Director: Five years of mentoring and leading Sr. managers and Sr. Compliance analysts
Experience leading federal programs through CMMC Level 2 external audit
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CGRC (formerly CAP), Security+, CCSP, Certified CMMC Professional (CCP), Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA)
Letter of Interest
Resume/CV
3 work references with contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Must complete federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 and provide documents proving identity and authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
Option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to eligibility
Criminal history background check for finalists
Equal opportunity employment