Manager, Validation Command, Edge Lab

🇺🇸 Auburn, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $104K - $208K

💻 Cybersecurity

🗓️ November 13th, 2025

CISSP

Edtech.com's Summary

Auburn University is hiring a Manager, Validation Command, Edge Lab. This role entails leading the Validation Command to design, direct, and deliver comprehensive validation campaigns that assess and enhance the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure systems, collaborating with federal agencies, national laboratories, and private-sector partners.

Highlights

Lead the Validation Command for independent cybersecurity testing and assurance across operational technology, IT, and AI systems.
Direct validation campaigns focusing on critical infrastructure resilience in sectors like energy, water, communications, and transportation.
Design and execute adversary-informed testing, red/blue team exercises, and continuity evaluations.
Develop and maintain validation methodologies for OT/ICS, AI/ML assurance, RF/communication systems, and multi-domain cyber tools.
Support federal programs including DOE/CESER, DHS/CISA, USSS forensics, DOT/FTA RF Toolkit, and USDA hygiene tools.
Produce technical reports and playbooks to inform sponsors and national policy discussions.
Strengthen partnerships with DOE national labs (ORNL, INL, PNNL), cybersecurity companies, and industry consortia.
Mentor engineers, analysts, and student researchers involved in testing programs.
Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field plus 7 years of cybersecurity validation experience.
Salary range: $104,030 - $208,060 with full-time appointment and limited term status.