Consulting Systems Programmer/Admin (Research Systems/Security Architect)

🇺🇸 Piscataway, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $143K - $219K

💻 Cybersecurity

🗓️ September 9th, 2025

CISM CISSP FERPA

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Consulting Systems Programmer/Admin (Research Systems/Security Architect). This role oversees the design, architecture, and implementation of research computing projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements through a comprehensive information security program. The professional collaborates with technology enterprise architects and the research community to develop high-performance computing solutions and policies for research data security.

Highlights

Design and manage an information security program tailored to research computing compliance.
Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and information security architects.
Develop and enforce policies and procedures for research data compliance.
Interpret and ensure alignment with local, state, federal, and external research agency regulations.
Monitor regulatory changes and update institutional policies proactively.
Architect high-performance computing solutions in partnership with researchers and data scientists.
Required: Bachelor’s degree, 7 years in IT including 3 years in research computing and/or security.
Preferred: Certifications like CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC; experience with NIST CSF and compliance frameworks (HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, FISMA, etc.).
Proficiency with security frameworks, risk management, incident response, and auditing tools.
Experience with cloud computing, Linux, and Microsoft Windows environments.
Salary range: $143,027 to $218,835 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.