Cyber Training Program Coordinator OPCI, College of Arts and Sciences
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About the College
The School of Public and International Affairs, in support of the Ohio Cyber Range Institute (OCRI), seeks a Cyber Program Coordinator to support the Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement for Local Government Project (O-PCI). The O-PCI hosts a cyber training and exercise platform and curriculum that is delivered across the State of Ohio for Local Governments to improve their cyber defenses and resiliency. The Cyber Program Coordinator will report to the Associate Director, Ohio Cyber Persistent Improvement. OCRI is a cyber education, workforce and economic platform for the state of Ohio housed at the University of Cincinnati. This OCRI-led project is funded by the State of Ohio through a U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cyber and Infrastructure Security Agency State and Local Cyber Improvement Grant.
Job Overview
The Cyber Program Coordinator is responsible for shepherding local government entities and their participating staff through O-PCI's cyber defense and resiliency programming. This is accomplished through supporting the administration and evaluation of the Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement (O-PCI) ecosystem, as part of the Ohio Cyber Range Institute (OCRI). This position will assist in the creation and implementation of operational plans that allow O-PCI to scale to support 2400 entities across Ohio.
Essential Functions
- Manage relationships with local government and critical infrastructure officials.
- Track and report on progress of O-PCI participants and their organizations through 3 levels of cybersecurity training.
- Track and report on the evaluation and testing of cybersecurity skills, readiness, and resiliency within the O-PCI.
- Support the development and improvement of O-PCI program structure and processes.
- Coordinate with the O-PCI Educators and Exercise Team responsible for creating and delivering O-PCI education, training, and research.
- Perform related duties required to achieve the goals of O-PCI. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree
- Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement
Required Experience
One (1) year of program coordination experience
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Master’s Degree
- Experience in local, state, or federal government work environments.
- Experience with information technology or cyber security related policy issues.
- Experience in recruitment, sales, or public relations.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
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The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Cyber Training Program Coordinator OPCI, College of Arts and Sciences
Cincinnati, OH, US
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
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