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Kansas State University

Assistant Research Security Officer, CUI Manager

🇺🇸 Manhattan, KS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $80K - $106K

💻 Cybersecurity

🗓️ July 7th, 2025

CISM CISSP

Edtech.com's Summary

Kansas State University is hiring an Assistant Research Security Officer, CUI Manager. The role involves maintaining institutional compliance with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) regulations and developing security policies and training to ensure proper management of CUI in research activities. The position supports broader research security initiatives, collaborates with IT on AWS-based CUI environments, and works closely with researchers and federal agencies to uphold security standards.

Highlights

  • Maintain compliance with CUI regulations including NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC.
  • Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and training programs.
  • Support Research Security Officer's risk management and regulatory compliance efforts.
  • Collaborate with IT on AWS cloud security for CUI data.
  • Participate in campus CUI Committee and engage with researchers to apply federal security controls.
  • Required bachelor's degree with 3-5 years relevant experience; master’s preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of federal CUI handling regulations and cloud security, especially AWS.
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CMMC Assessor preferred.
  • Pay range: $79,926 - $105,894 annually.
  • Valid driver's license required; occasional travel for security and compliance coordination.