Research Security and Secure Enclave Specialist

About this Position

• Provides first level of support to RISE customers
• Sets up and configures user accounts, workstations, and software applications as directed
• Logs, tracks, and routes incident tickets as necessary
• Responsible for the setup and configuration of software applications within RISE by leveraging Microsoft Intune and Company Portal
• Will work to remediate vulnerabilities within software applications through the deployment of updates, patches, new software, or configuration changes.
• Participates in 3rd party assessments and inspections
  
  

• Develops, documents, and executes incident response and eradication procedures
• Works to build security baseline configurations for each software application
• Assist in implementing NIST 800-171 controls and the ongoing improvement of existing controls
• Generate Security Alert and Advisory Reports, Software Vulnerabilities Reports, and door access reports for the RISE Technical team to review.
• Document maintenance performed

• Stay up to date on current with EAR and ITAR regulations
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of Technology Control Plans
• Provides support for restricted party screening questions or issues
• Research and analyze technical parameters of a product or technology for research security and export controls
• Conduct document reviews to determine whether information falls under the export control and/or research security regulations
• Prepare licenses and develop processes after determining the export control classifications
• File U.S. CBP Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system requests
• Perform internal assessments of export and import procedures
• Assists with ensuring the maligned foreign talent program list is updated regularly
• Assist with the distribution of travel laptops and equipment as necessary
• Keep updated with current research security requirements
• Other duties as assigned

• Assist with research security and export control review and implementation of regulations
• Works with internal and external partners to support the research security and export control program
• Provides RISE customers assistance through the monitoring, tracking, and remediation of incident tickets to support RISE’s diverse clienteles
• Provides onboarding of new RISE users and equipment
• Works to configure software into Microsoft Company Portal for customer installation and usage.
• Assists with the implementation of NIST 800-171 controls
  
  

• Review Dynamic Screening Alerts from restricted parties
• Prepare ACE System requests
• Review security alerts and advisories; assist with remediation efforts to address alerts and advisories
• Review software vulnerabilities and prepare an implementation plan to remediate vulnerabilities
• Generates reports in a timely manner for compliance with NIST 800-171
• Works to remediate flaws in a timely manner

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's
  • Computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, engineering, or related field.
  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
  • Two (2) years scripting or programming experience required.
  • Exposure and familiarity with to Research Security and Export Control environment.
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
  • This position includes access to technology that is subject to US Export Controls and research security. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with US Export Controls and research security laws and regulations.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
  • The successful candidate must have good analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex government regulations;
  • familiarity with EAR and ITAR regulations;
  • the ability to research and analyze technical parameters of a product or technology for research security and export controls;
  • the ability to conduct document review to determine whether information falls under the export control and/or research security regulations;
  • the ability to review regulatory language for export and research security compliance;
  • the ability to prepare licenses and develop processes;
  • the ability to perform internal assessments of export and import procedures;
  • the ability to determine the export control classification of items and technology;
  • the ability to file U.S. CBP Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system requests;
  • the ability to perform Visual Compliance screenings on required individuals/organizations;
  • the ability to implement Technology Control Plans.
  • Critical thinking and an excellent problem solving ability.

   

Preferred Qualifications

• • Microsoft Azure experience
  • At least 2 years of experience in Windows system administration
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
  • CompTIA Security+ certification
  • Export Compliance Professional (ECoP®) Certification.

Exceptional Working Conditions:  Due to the nature of this position and the communication expectations of the position, you will be required to be available via cell phone when feasible. Included in this monthly compensation is an amount that OSU has determined to be sufficient to cover the costs of using your personal cell phone for University business.