Associate Director, Cloud & Platform Security

Job Title

Associate Director, Cloud & Platform Security

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Technology Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job and your Opportunity to Contribute

Texas A&M University's Technology Services is actively seeking an Associate Director, Cloud & Platform Security to develop and direct cybersecurity strategy related to cloud infrastructure and SaaS platforms. This is an onsite position located in College Station, Texas. 

 

A glimpse of what you will do

• Be the principal technical expert on all aspects of security related to cloud technologies

• Lead, mentor, and expand a talented team of engineers

• Actively engage with campus stakeholders, advocating for best security practices

• Design, build, and maintain tools and sample code for consumption by operations teams 

• Stay ahead of emerging security threats and technologies, and guide the university toward cutting-edge, secure cloud computing practices

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We offer

• Collaborative Environment: Work with exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students shaping the future of technology and research.

• Intellectual Stimulation: Be part of a dynamic community where innovation and discovery thrive.

• Impactful Work: Secure the systems that support groundbreaking research and transform lives. 

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Salary Range: $124,000–$132,000 commensurate with education and experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Eight years of technical managerial experience

• Must be a United States citizen, permanent resident, or a person granted asylum or refugee status in accordance with 15 CFR § 762; 22 CFR §§122.5, 123.22 and 123.26; and 31 CFR § 501.601

 

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance  with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days  of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation   each month 

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas   

• Free exercise programs and release time  for health and wellness programs 

• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training programs, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Educational release time and tuition assistance  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee    

 

 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.