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Job Description

Montgomery College has an immediate need for a full-time Cybersecurity Laboratory Program Manager in the Science, Engineering, and Technology area. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, occasional evening and weekend hours may be required. This is a non-bargaining, exempt, grade 31 position. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, diversity, and inclusiveness. This position is not eligible for telework or remote work.

Under supervision and/or direction, the Cybersecurity Laboratory Program Manager plans and directs the programs and activities of the cybersecurity lab. The incumbent also coordinates cybersecurity lab operations between campuses and identifies, develops, and sustains partnerships with industry, government, and educational institutions in order to collaborate on cybersecurity, networking, and provide opportunities and activities for students in the cybersecurity field.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensures that the cybersecurity lab supports the dynamic cybersecurity and networking curricula.
• Oversees and ensures the robustness of cybersecurity lab equipment and software to support outreach activities including cyber-competitions and training opportunities developed in collaboration with industry partners.
• Maintains knowledge of the rapidly emerging trends in cybersecurity and translate those trends and needs into educational programs.
• Coordinates the cybersecurity lab operations between campus locations and in cooperation with the area dean, department chairs, and faculty.
• Assists in the development and implementation of programs and activities.
• Conducts outreach to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) to develop cybersecurity activities for MCPS students.
• Conducts outreach to industry, government, and educational institutions to assess needs and opportunities for partnerships.
• Researches opportunities and supports efforts to seek grant funding that supports the Cybersecurity, Networking, and Computer Science programs. Participates in grant writing and administration.
• Markets the College's cybersecurity lab and program to increase awareness, enrollment, and collaborations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or the equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Four years of experience in information technology education or training program management, preferably including cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and cybersecurity education, including knowledge of emerging trends in the cybersecurity field.
• Working knowledge of the mission of higher education and information technology at the College or other higher education setting, grant proposals and grant-funded project management principles, governmental and community resources, and professional organizations related to cybersecurity programs.
• Skilled at forging partnerships.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including presenting technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, interpersonal relations, and oral and written communications.
• Ability to prioritize work and produce and interpret program metrics.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and implement program activities, strategies, plans, and events.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship

Hiring Range $74,445 to $96,768 annually. Initial salary placement is based on candidate experience and internal equity. Please include a complete resume including all relevant and related work experience.

Application Process:

• Click Here to apply online
• Initial salary placement is based on internal equity and relevant candidate experience. Please include a complete resume/application including all relevant or related experience.
• For consideration, you must include dates of employment in your application or attachment.
• Participation in a retirement plan. If you are retired from the Maryland State System, you may not enroll in either the pension, or optional retirement plan, per state law.

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

• For international degrees, you must provide US degree equivalency verified by a nationally recognized credential evaluation service.

• Participation in a retirement plan. If you are retired from the Maryland State System, you may not enroll in either the pension, or optional retirement plan, per state law.

Our benefits package includes: generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

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