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Davita Inc.

Cybersecurity Specialist

Davita Inc., Miami, Florida, us, 33222

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About FIU Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary The Research Cybersecurity Specialist is a critical role in upholding the security and integrity of research data at Florida International University. This position is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and enhancing cybersecurity measures to protect research data and systems from potential threats and vulnerabilities. The position will collaborate with researchers, faculty, and administrative staff to develop and enforce policies, procedures, and best practices related to cybersecurity compliance in alignment with institutional and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements cybersecurity compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures tailored to the unique needs of research activities within the university.

Conducts regular assessments and audits of research data systems, networks, and applications to identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks.

Provides guidance and support to researchers and faculty on cybersecurity best practices, data protection techniques, and compliance requirements.

Collaborates with internal stakeholders, including IT departments, research offices, and academic units, to ensure alignment of cybersecurity initiatives with institutional goals and priorities.

Collaborates with researchers and faculty members to assess the security implications of their projects and provide tailored cybersecurity guidance and support.

Develops and implements robust security policies, procedures, and protocols to protect research data, intellectual property, and other critical assets.

Stays current with emerging cybersecurity threats, trends and technologies relevant to research environments and recommend proactive measures to enhance security posture.

Leads cybersecurity training and awareness programs for research personnel to promote a culture of cybersecurity awareness and accountability.

Serves as a liaison with regulatory agencies, funding organizations, and external partners on cybersecurity compliance matters related to research activities.

Stays abreast of regulatory changes, industry standards, and best practices in cybersecurity compliance, and incorporate relevant updates into institutional policies and procedures.

Participates in incident response activities, including investigation, analysis, and resolution of cybersecurity incidents impacting research data and systems.

Collaborates with cross functional teams to develop and implements technical solutions and controls to address cybersecurity compliance requirements effectively.

Performs essential duties during any emergencies, such as hurricanes, storms and or any other University emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during University emergency closings with appropriate notification by department administrator.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field with eight (8) years of experience in related field or equivalent combination of education and or experience.

Desired Qualifications

Cybersecurity certification such as CRISC, CISA, and GIAC Security Essentials GSEC.

Experience with risk assessment methodologies, vulnerability management, and security incident response procedures.

In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, standards, and regulations, such as NIST, HIPAA, FERPA, and CMMC.

Experience with security monitoring, cloud security, network security, governance, risk and compliance.

Experience managing and creating document libraries for policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.

Location Modesto A. Maidique Campus

Job Category Administrative

Advertised Salary $85,000 - $95,000

Work Schedule Begin time 8:30 AM

End time 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements Expanded Background Check

Other Information

Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Must be available 24/7 for possible emergency situations.

Disclosures

Clery Notice: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crime statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency: FIU will not discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about pay or disclosing pay. However, employees who have access to compensation information of others cannot disclose it to those without access, except in certain circumstances (formal complaint, investigation, etc.).

FIU is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.

How To Apply Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid email account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in My Applications.

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details, even when attaching a resume.

This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must login to Employee Self Service ESS to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in My Applications.

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you attach electronic copies of your resume curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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