FAS Associate Data Privacy and Information Security Officer

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

This role champions data privacy and information security (PrivSec) throughout FAS, with the goal of facilitating awareness, system fortification, vulnerability management, privacy initiatives, and incident response — all in close alignment with the university's PrivSec program. This position reports up to the University Information Security and Data Privacy Office.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience

Nice To Haves

• Deep understanding of applied cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with applied privacy.
• Comfort with complex higher-education environments, including frequent interactions with faculty and researchers.
• Excellent communication skills, including presentations.
• Highly collaborative and diplomatic, with a can-do spirit.
• Demonstrated growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate awareness of PrivSec risks, policies, and safeguards.
• Ensure FAS systems are fortified to university PrivSec standards.
• Implement effective and sustainable vulnerability management processes across FAS systems.
• Promulgate university-wide PrivSec initiatives throughout FAS.
• Conduct data safety reviews in support of research projects.
• Perform PrivSec risk assessments.
• Maintain awareness of PrivSec threats and trends.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to FAS faculty, staff, and students on PrivSec matters.
• Prepare and provide PrivSec briefings to FAS members.
• Report PrivSec metrics for FAS to the University Chief Information Security and Data Privacy Officer on a quarterly basis.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed