Job Description
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.
Job-Specific Responsibilities:
Duties and 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.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications are the minimum threshold a candidate must meet in order to be considered for this role.
- Minimum of five years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
The following qualifications are strongly preferred. If you meet some, but not all, you are still encouraged to apply; we value employees with a willingness to learn.
- 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.
Additional Information
- Working Conditions: Onsite work is performed in an office setting
- Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Pre-Employment Screening: Identity
- Other Information:
Please provide a cover letter and resume as one document with your application.
This position has an 180-day orientation and review period.
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Work Format Details
This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Salary Grade and Ranges
This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.
Benefits
Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- 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
Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.
Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.
Salary Grade: 058
