Research Associate-Cyber Library, Ohio Cyber Range Institute, School of Information Technology, CECH

About the School of Information Technology

The School of Information Technology is a national leader in studying solutions and needs that connect people, information, and the technology of the time. The SoIT (School of Information Technology) is home to Ohio's first Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Information Technology. In addition, it is home to Ohio's first ABET accredited Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. The SoIT has been growing at 15% annually and currently serves more than 1,550 students with 33 full-time faculty members, 38 full-time staff, and 39 adjunct faculty. The SoIT is home to several centers including an NSA/DHS Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, the Information Technology Solutions Center, the Ohio Cyber Range Institute, Applied Machine Learning and Intelligence Center, and the Smart Synergies Lab.

The SoIT is a diverse, interdisciplinary, team-oriented, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment. It empowers individuals to become passionate, solution-minded Information Technology professionals by fostering continuous innovation, research, leadership development, interdisciplinary problem solving, and real-world experience. More information about the school can be found at cech.uc.edu/it.

About the Ohio Cyber Range Institute

The Ohio Cyber Range Institute (OCRI), housed at the University of Cincinnati, is a partnership among state agencies and academic institutions led by UC, the Ohio Adjutant General and Cyber Ohio. OCRI’s mission is to advance cybersecurity education, workforce, and economic development. OCRI administers the Ohio Cyber Range as a state-wide tool that supports programming for K-20 courses and events; full-spectrum training opportunities, including incident response teams; industry workforce and economic development; cyber security research; as well as government agency support among other programs.

Job Overview

The Ohio Cyber Range Institute is seeking a dynamic and experienced Research Associate to support its cybersecurity education programs. This role is pivotal in advancing the institute's mission to provide cutting-edge cybersecurity education, research, and resources. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the cyber library, student portfolio, and cybersecurity programming throughout the state.

This is a grant-funded position; the continuation of this position will be based on the availability of funds and the continuation of the grant.

This position is 100% on-site but may offer flexibility for a hybrid work option once training is complete. Hybrid work arrangements are subject to change in accordance with the School of Information Technology telework policy and university policies.

Please note that this position is not eligible for H-1B or permanent residency sponsorship. However, candidates with Optional Practical Training with at least 2 years remaining are welcome to apply.

Essential Functions

• Portfolio Support:
  • Support the integration of OCRI programming and efforts into portfolio records.
  • Support the use of a portfolio of cybersecurity educational resources and tools.
  • Develop evaluations and assessments for portfolio artifacts.
• Cybersecurity Library Support:
  • Evaluate cybersecurity curricular materials.
  • Develop assessments for cybersecurity education curriculum and programs.
  • Develop training and programming to expand the use and quality of the cybersecurity library.
• Educational Program Support:
  • Support the development of OCRI educational programs such as capture the flag events and bootcamps.
  • Develop assessments and credentials for OCRI educational programs.
  • Collect, interpret, and report assessment data to leadership.
• Perform related duties based on departmental needs. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Nine (9) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement

Required Experience

Two (2) years of relevant experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Education, or a related field
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in cybersecurity curriculum development or a related field, with a focus on cybersecurity.
• Experience with academic assessment, program evaluation, or educational research.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and industry trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of stakeholders.

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references. Please highlight your experience in cybersecurity education and library management in your application. Review of the applications will start as soon as applications are received and continue until the position is filled.