Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the Montana Cyber Range
- Employer
- University of Montana
- Location
- Missoula, Montana, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Sep 10, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Cybersecurity Studies, Computer Sciences & Technology, Administrative, IT & Technology
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Description
The University has established cybersecurity certificate programs, associate and bachelor degrees, and graduate programs. Missoula College is a designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (NCAE-CD). The CyberMontana program has been established to serve as the state hub for cybersecurity education resources.
The Montana Cyber Range (MCR) is located at the University of Montana’s Center for Cybersecurity Workforce and Rural Policy. The Center serves as a cybersecurity education resource hub for the State of Montana. The MCR provides a platform for cybersecurity (1) practice and lab exercises, (2) competitions and challenges, (3) security operations center (SOC), and (4) applied research. It supports the training of Security Analysts SOC training by simulating real-world cyber incidents and allows SOC teams to practice incident response, refine their processes, and improve their coordination and communication during cyber events. The MCR provides a safe, controlled environment where participants can practice cybersecurity skills. It provides real-world networks and systems simulation, allowing users to interact with realistic scenarios and tools. The range provides a platform for students to gain hands-on experiences through practice labs and team environments. Learners can improve their ability to identify and respond to cyber threats effectively. It serves academic, workforce, and government entities in creating and testing tools, techniques, and strategies in a controlled setting. Researchers can study trends, conduct experiments, and analyze the effectiveness of various cybersecurity measures without risking real systems. It hosts competitions to enhance participants' skills through simulated cyberattack and defense scenarios, fostering a competitive yet collaborative environment for learning and skill development.
The Montana Cyber Range Director is a faculty position at the University of Montana’s Center for Cybersecurity Workforce and Rural policy at Missoula College. It is a teaching, service, and research position. The position will lead development and management efforts for the Montana Cyber Range including oversight of the technical and operational aspects of the cyber range, and in coordinating with researchers, practitioners, industry partners, local communities, and government agencies. Clinical faculty members are persons appointed as ranked members of the faculty with duties devoted primarily to teaching while providing clinical services at practice sites and who may also contribute to the research and creative activity of the university.
Responsibilities:
● Lead strategic planning for the cyber range.
● Manage day-to-day operations, including scheduling and maintenance of the student-run Security Operations Center.
● Develop/curate curriculum and deliver security analyst training and education.
● Collaborate with researchers, industry partners, and government agencies to support cybersecurity projects and initiatives.
● Oversee the design and execution of cybersecurity training programs and exercises, including on-campus, mobile lab usage, and on-premise of industry partners.
● Ensure the cyber range remains at the forefront of technological advancements and industry standards.
● Lead a team of technical staff and provide guidance and support for their professional development.
● Pursue continuous improvement using feedback and performance data to improve the user experience.
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree in Business Management of Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Education, or a related field.
● Experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on cyber range operations and management.
● Strong leadership and project management skills.
● Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
● Ability to schedule training sessions, industry workshops, government/military training, community outreach events, research projects, and special events like competitions.
● Knowledge of current cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practices.
● Industry experience (preferred)
● Graduate degree in computer science or related field (preferred)
● Cybersecurity certifications (preferred)
Application Instructions
Priority Application Deadline: September 25, 2024. Screening of applications will begin immediately. Applications will continue to be accepted until all positions are filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Montana shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, gender, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation (“protected classes”). Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, gender, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request.
Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
The University has established cybersecurity certificate programs, associate and bachelor degrees, and graduate programs. Missoula College is a designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (NCAE-CD). The CyberMontana program has been established to serve as the state hub for cybersecurity education resources.
The Montana Cyber Range (MCR) is located at the University of Montana’s Center for Cybersecurity Workforce and Rural Policy. The Center serves as a cybersecurity education resource hub for the State of Montana. The MCR provides a platform for cybersecurity (1) practice and lab exercises, (2) competitions and challenges, (3) security operations center (SOC), and (4) applied research. It supports the training of Security Analysts SOC training by simulating real-world cyber incidents and allows SOC teams to practice incident response, refine their processes, and improve their coordination and communication during cyber events. The MCR provides a safe, controlled environment where participants can practice cybersecurity skills. It provides real-world networks and systems simulation, allowing users to interact with realistic scenarios and tools. The range provides a platform for students to gain hands-on experiences through practice labs and team environments. Learners can improve their ability to identify and respond to cyber threats effectively. It serves academic, workforce, and government entities in creating and testing tools, techniques, and strategies in a controlled setting. Researchers can study trends, conduct experiments, and analyze the effectiveness of various cybersecurity measures without risking real systems. It hosts competitions to enhance participants' skills through simulated cyberattack and defense scenarios, fostering a competitive yet collaborative environment for learning and skill development.
The Montana Cyber Range Director is a faculty position at the University of Montana’s Center for Cybersecurity Workforce and Rural policy at Missoula College. It is a teaching, service, and research position. The position will lead development and management efforts for the Montana Cyber Range including oversight of the technical and operational aspects of the cyber range, and in coordinating with researchers, practitioners, industry partners, local communities, and government agencies. Clinical faculty members are persons appointed as ranked members of the faculty with duties devoted primarily to teaching while providing clinical services at practice sites and who may also contribute to the research and creative activity of the university.
Responsibilities:
● Lead strategic planning for the cyber range.
● Manage day-to-day operations, including scheduling and maintenance of the student-run Security Operations Center.
● Develop/curate curriculum and deliver security analyst training and education.
● Collaborate with researchers, industry partners, and government agencies to support cybersecurity projects and initiatives.
● Oversee the design and execution of cybersecurity training programs and exercises, including on-campus, mobile lab usage, and on-premise of industry partners.
● Ensure the cyber range remains at the forefront of technological advancements and industry standards.
● Lead a team of technical staff and provide guidance and support for their professional development.
● Pursue continuous improvement using feedback and performance data to improve the user experience.
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree in Business Management of Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Education, or a related field.
● Experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on cyber range operations and management.
● Strong leadership and project management skills.
● Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
● Ability to schedule training sessions, industry workshops, government/military training, community outreach events, research projects, and special events like competitions.
● Knowledge of current cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practices.
● Industry experience (preferred)
● Graduate degree in computer science or related field (preferred)
● Cybersecurity certifications (preferred)
Application Instructions
Priority Application Deadline: September 25, 2024. Screening of applications will begin immediately. Applications will continue to be accepted until all positions are filled.
- Cover letter addressing the qualifications
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Montana shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, gender, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation (“protected classes”). Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, gender, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request.
Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
Company
At UM, we approach everything with creativity because that’s what this evolving world needs. We are stewards of this place, its history and our future. We are driving forward together, affecting change that is right for our place and people. We know of no better place than Montana and its university to make a lasting impact on the common good.
As Montana’s flagship university, we set a high bar for academic studies, creative accomplishments and scientific exploration which benefit our students, our community and the world at large.
The University draws a diverse, global population to Missoula – our home and the state’s second-largest city with about 80,000 residents – and helps cultivate an educated, engaged and vibrant community. Our students receive a world-class education in a broad range of subjects that include the arts, sciences, trades, graduate and postdoctoral study and professional training.
Our main campus, nestled in the heart of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, spans 56 acres at the base of Mount Sentinel and along the Clark Fork River, and includes the park-like Oval at the center of campus, more than 60 architecturally unique buildings and a 25,200-seat football stadium. UM's 180-acre South Campus offers student housing, a golf course, soccer fields and an outdoor track facility. Missoula College occupies two sites, one just across the river from the main campus, and one on the southwest side of Missoula.
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- http://www.umt.edu/
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