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Cybersecurity Lead

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Fri, Nov 06, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Providing senior technical and operational leadership, the remote Cybersecurity Lead will oversee cybersecurity activities for Institutions of Higher Education handling Federal Student Aid data, focusing on compliance, breach response, and risk management.

Key responsibilities
  • Lead and coordinate cybersecurity compliance assessments and incident response for institutions handling FSA information
  • Oversee breach response and remediation activities, ensuring effective incident handling and risk management
  • Provide cybersecurity consulting and outreach to educational institutions, promoting awareness and best practices
Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered
  • 10+ years of cybersecurity experience, including leadership and incident response roles
  • Senior industry certification such as CISSP or equivalent
  • Experience with GLBA, NIST SP 800-53, and Federal cybersecurity requirements
  • Ability to analyze cybersecurity incidents and provide actionable remediation strategies

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