Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst

Documents needed to apply: Resume, Cover letter, References (minimum of three).

About the role

The Program Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing hands-on cybersecurity solutions to a wide range of small- and medium-sized manufacturers across the State of Texas. As an advisor, this role will work within and around the areas of manufacturing, distribution, logistics, construction, health care, and government (including academia). Reporting to the TMAC Metroplex Regional Director, this position serves as the day-to-day operational lead for cybersecurity activities for TMAC and TMAC customers. The role involves close collaboration with central UTA units in Information Technology, Information Security, Research, Legal, Contracts, Procurement, as well as external vendors to implement controls, track remediation efforts, and maintain accurate compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Work with TMAC customers to help them create a governance model as required by NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, as well as other federal and state cybersecurity frameworks.
• Assist with the creation of policies, processes, and tools by which the cybersecurity programs of TMAC customers can be managed and measured against.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity workplans for TMAC customers that are aligned with their strategic interests; drafting and/or reviewing documentation as well as maintaining evidence repositories for audit readiness.
• Serve as the Program Owner for strategic and operational cybersecurity plans for TMAC and TMAC customers.
• Develop, maintain, and execute compliance roadmaps, including timelines, resource needs, and milestones.
• Coordinate statewide TMAC efforts with regional centers and partners concerning cybersecurity; ensuring alignment and effective delivery of services.
• Perform site visits, conduct assessments, prepare proposals and contracts, and sell cybersecurity projects.
• Conduct cybersecurity assessments, develop strategic plans on behalf of TMAC customers to comply or maintain compliance based on related regulations.
• Lead internal self-assessments, readiness reviews, and the coordination of evidence presentation, as well as findings and remediation responses. May serve as a primary interface for auditors.
• Manage the preparation and presentation of TMAC customers’ governance and compliance management reports, key performance metrics, scorecards, and briefings as required.
• Support TMAC customers to use continuous monitoring, scoring, and grading metrics to make information security investment decisions to address persistent or compliance issues.
• Work with TMAC customers to ensure risk metrics are defined realistically to support continuous monitoring.
• Ensure TMAC customers have a cybersecurity scorecard, including but not limited to system-level health, operational defensive effectiveness, and employee training.
• May assist with other regulatory compliance requirements for UTA and TMAC customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or Cybersecurity.
• 3 years of experience, preferably in cybersecurity program or project management, IT governance, information security, or security risk assessment.
• Experience working with CMMC, NIST 800-171, DFARS, or similar frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

• CMMC credentials (CCP, Registered Practitioner, etc.).
• Certifications such as PMP, CISSP, CAP, or CISA.
• Experience supporting third-party audits (C3PAO, ISO, SOC, FedRAMP).
• Familiarity with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) requirements.
• Experience preparing audit documentation such as Incident Response Plans (IRP), Systems Security Plans (SSP), and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).

Skills

• Strong program and project management capabilities.
• Ability to lead without direct authority.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination.
• Risk identification and problem solving.
• Attention to detail and audit readiness.

Pay

The annual salary for this position ranges from $84,100 to $126,600.

Schedule

Monday through Friday; 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM. Requires occasional evening or weekend hours.

Benefits

This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Texas at Arlington offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information, visit https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits.

About the organization

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and is nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000, UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy. UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a new campus, UTA West, in Parker County, scheduled to open in fall 2028.