Hiring: Research Security Compliance Specialist III Company: Rochester Institute of Technology Location: Rochester, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:29:50 Employment Type: Contract / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Encryption, GDPR, HIPAA, Regulatory Compliance About the job Experience: •5 years of relevant experience •An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered •Specialized Contributor Level 3 - A senior-level role requiring broad understanding of the profession or field of work. Independently leads diverse and often complex assignments, projects, or programs. May act as a mentor and guide less experienced staff. Required Skills: •Ensures projects requiring protected research data are reviewed and supported before work begins. Assists with identifying cybersecurity and controlled-data obligations during proposal development, contract review, award set up, data use agreement review and project initiation. •Provides gap analysis and creates individualized information research security control plans for projects as necessary. Provides compliance certifications to sponsors. Documents processes and records demonstrating RIT reviews, attestations, and required training occurred on every sponsored project •Provides guidance, training, and consultation to research community, including developing and delivering training •Advises research community on information research security regulations, changes, and compliance processes Qualifications: •Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations that govern information research compliance standards •Knowledge of federal cybersecurity and controlled-research-data requirements impacting sponsored research •Understanding of network security, firewalls, encryption, cloud computing standards, and workstation security •Skill in risk assessment and mitigation in the management of research compliance strategies •Skill in effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders regarding complex or technical topics •Skill in technical, legal, and compliance writing •Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain relationships with state and federal regulatory agencies •Master's degree in related field Compensation: •$72,500 - $116,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!