University of Southern California
Manager, Cyber Engineering
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
About the Department
The University of Southern California (USC) is advancing its cybersecurity posture with a renewed focus on resilience, cyber risk management, and threat‑informed defense. As a world‑class research institution, USC is building a culture of security that supports its academic and research mission in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. This role sits within a newly restructured cybersecurity organization that’s leading this transformation. You’ll join a team focused on scalable, proactive defense strategies, incident preparedness, and operational excellence—working alongside experts who are deeply committed to service, innovation, and impact. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive in complexity, and want to help shape the future of cybersecurity at a leading university, we invite you to bring your leadership to the table. Position Summary
As the Manager, Cyber Engineering you will be an integral leader of the cybersecurity department while collaborating with stakeholders across the university ecosystem and reporting to the Cyber Architecture Engineering Director. This is a full‑time exempt position, eligible for all of USC’s benefits and perks. The position is remote. You will oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the university’s security infrastructure and related tools. You will manage a team of cybersecurity engineers, develop and execute security strategies, ensure protection of university systems, networks and data from cyber threats, align initiatives with university goals and regulations, and act as a technical escalation point. Responsibilities
Oversee the development, implementation, and management of cybersecurity engineering programs and initiatives. Maintain overall responsibility for the daily functions of the cyber engineering team, manage technologies that protect against security threats, and enhance system performance across network, cloud, OT, and IoT environments. Design and strategy for robust cybersecurity measures tailored to OT and IoT challenges. Develop, manage and enforce zero‑trust security models for enterprise and industrial networks. Oversee secure cloud and hybrid infrastructure, ensuring data protection, identity management, and compliance. Oversee resilient implementation of enterprise security tools. Manage tools, monitor for patches, updates and effectiveness, and provide technical recommendations for device selection, configuration and maintenance. Lead efforts in OT and IoT environments, protecting critical infrastructure and sensitive data from evolving threats. Oversee deployment of threat detection and monitoring solutions for Industrial Control Systems and IT networks. Minimum Qualifications
7 years in security engineering and/or related fields. Bachelor’s degree in information science, computer science, computer engineering, or related field (or combined experience/education as substitute). Experience with various security engineering technologies and solutions (e.g., EDR/XDR, cloud security tools, data security platforms, OT/IoT). Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity engineering processes (acquisition, design, build, operation). Experience creating RFI/RFPs for security solutions and services. Familiarity with security controls frameworks (CIS Top 20, NIST CSF, 800‑53, ISO 27001) and deploying hardening guidelines. Ability to coordinate with managed service teams (VM, SOC, IAM). Commitment to ongoing education and staying updated on latest threats and technologies. Experience scaling cybersecurity protections across a large, highly‑federated enterprise. In‑depth knowledge of operating systems, networks, applications. Excellent leadership and people‑management skills. Understanding of CIS benchmarks, customer service metrics, and configuration standards. Strong organizational and project management skills. Exceptional written and oral communication skills, analytical abilities, attention to detail. Experience with database administration, access management, backup and recovery. Knowledge and experience in OT and IoT devices, protocols (MQTT, CoAP). Cyber security certification (CISSP, GIAC, CISM). Preferred Qualifications
7+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM). Proven experience with IGA tools such as SailPoint or Saviynt. Strong project leadership skills. Ability to strategize and lead IAM product roadmaps. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Salary and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is $189,993.00 to $210,364.61. USC considers factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, market, and internal alignment when extending an offer. USC provides benefits‑eligible employees a broad range of perks and a comprehensive benefits package. For details, see the benefits page. Job ID: REQ20164640 Posted Date: 11/06/2025
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The University of Southern California (USC) is advancing its cybersecurity posture with a renewed focus on resilience, cyber risk management, and threat‑informed defense. As a world‑class research institution, USC is building a culture of security that supports its academic and research mission in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. This role sits within a newly restructured cybersecurity organization that’s leading this transformation. You’ll join a team focused on scalable, proactive defense strategies, incident preparedness, and operational excellence—working alongside experts who are deeply committed to service, innovation, and impact. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive in complexity, and want to help shape the future of cybersecurity at a leading university, we invite you to bring your leadership to the table. Position Summary
As the Manager, Cyber Engineering you will be an integral leader of the cybersecurity department while collaborating with stakeholders across the university ecosystem and reporting to the Cyber Architecture Engineering Director. This is a full‑time exempt position, eligible for all of USC’s benefits and perks. The position is remote. You will oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the university’s security infrastructure and related tools. You will manage a team of cybersecurity engineers, develop and execute security strategies, ensure protection of university systems, networks and data from cyber threats, align initiatives with university goals and regulations, and act as a technical escalation point. Responsibilities
Oversee the development, implementation, and management of cybersecurity engineering programs and initiatives. Maintain overall responsibility for the daily functions of the cyber engineering team, manage technologies that protect against security threats, and enhance system performance across network, cloud, OT, and IoT environments. Design and strategy for robust cybersecurity measures tailored to OT and IoT challenges. Develop, manage and enforce zero‑trust security models for enterprise and industrial networks. Oversee secure cloud and hybrid infrastructure, ensuring data protection, identity management, and compliance. Oversee resilient implementation of enterprise security tools. Manage tools, monitor for patches, updates and effectiveness, and provide technical recommendations for device selection, configuration and maintenance. Lead efforts in OT and IoT environments, protecting critical infrastructure and sensitive data from evolving threats. Oversee deployment of threat detection and monitoring solutions for Industrial Control Systems and IT networks. Minimum Qualifications
7 years in security engineering and/or related fields. Bachelor’s degree in information science, computer science, computer engineering, or related field (or combined experience/education as substitute). Experience with various security engineering technologies and solutions (e.g., EDR/XDR, cloud security tools, data security platforms, OT/IoT). Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity engineering processes (acquisition, design, build, operation). Experience creating RFI/RFPs for security solutions and services. Familiarity with security controls frameworks (CIS Top 20, NIST CSF, 800‑53, ISO 27001) and deploying hardening guidelines. Ability to coordinate with managed service teams (VM, SOC, IAM). Commitment to ongoing education and staying updated on latest threats and technologies. Experience scaling cybersecurity protections across a large, highly‑federated enterprise. In‑depth knowledge of operating systems, networks, applications. Excellent leadership and people‑management skills. Understanding of CIS benchmarks, customer service metrics, and configuration standards. Strong organizational and project management skills. Exceptional written and oral communication skills, analytical abilities, attention to detail. Experience with database administration, access management, backup and recovery. Knowledge and experience in OT and IoT devices, protocols (MQTT, CoAP). Cyber security certification (CISSP, GIAC, CISM). Preferred Qualifications
7+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM). Proven experience with IGA tools such as SailPoint or Saviynt. Strong project leadership skills. Ability to strategize and lead IAM product roadmaps. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Salary and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is $189,993.00 to $210,364.61. USC considers factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, market, and internal alignment when extending an offer. USC provides benefits‑eligible employees a broad range of perks and a comprehensive benefits package. For details, see the benefits page. Job ID: REQ20164640 Posted Date: 11/06/2025
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