Director of Cybersecurity Operations

Baylor University•Waco, TX

21d•Remote

About The Position

Baylor University is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Operations to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for Baylor University's cybersecurity operations program. This position is responsible for protecting university information assets, monitoring cybersecurity threats, coordinating incident response activities, managing security technologies, and leading a team of cybersecurity professionals. The Director collaborates with campus stakeholders to strengthen Baylor's security posture while supporting the university's mission of teaching, research, and service. This position is eligible for remote work.

Requirements

A Master’s degree
Ten years of relevant work experience
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction for the university's cybersecurity operations program
Develop and execute operational cybersecurity strategies aligned with institutional goals and risk management priorities
Lead the Security Operations Center (SOC) functions, including threat monitoring, detection, analysis, and response
Establish operational metrics and key performance indicators to measure program effectiveness
Maintain operational readiness for cybersecurity incidents and emerging threats
Direct the university's cybersecurity incident response program
Coordinate investigation, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident activities
Lead response efforts during significant cybersecurity events
Ensure lessons learned are incorporated into operational processes and security controls
Collaborate with legal, compliance, privacy, communications, and leadership teams during incidents
Oversee implementation and administration of security technologies including: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Vulnerability Management Platforms, Security Monitoring and Analytics Tools, Email Security Technologies, Cloud Security Solutions
Direct vulnerability assessment and remediation programs
Establish processes for prioritization and mitigation of security risks
Coordinate security assessments, penetration testing, and technical security reviews
Monitor threat intelligence sources and evaluate institutional impact
Support university compliance initiatives related to: FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, PCI DSS, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-171
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
Ability to comply with university policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance