Director, GCITC Training
Job ID: 278460
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
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Location
Augusta University -
Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus:
2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
The Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center is the single largest investment in a cybersecurity facility in the nation to date. The $100 million facility will help to fill the current and growing shortage of cybersecurity talent in the state and nation. The Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center represents a unique public/private partnership that includes Augusta University, Augusta Technical College, the University System of Georgia's research institutions, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and other state, federal, and private-sector partners working together to meet this workforce demand and to innovate, train, and strengthen defenses.
The state-of-the-art Center is located in the growing cybersecurity corridor in Augusta, Georgia, that is also home to the U.S. Army Cyber Command and Cyber School of Excellence at Fort Gordon. The Center is located on the downtown campus of Augusta University and houses the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences.
Job Summary
The GCITC Training Director is responsible for leading the cyber training mission at the Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center. The Director will collaborate with the Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center team and develop partnerships with other key stakeholders to create comprehensive training and workforce development plans and packages that help ensure the Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center fulfills the vision of being the hub for the region's cyber workforce development efforts. The Director will collaborate with partners and customers to understand their training requirements and will develop and deliver the appropriate training courses that meet their requirements. When required, the Director will function as a catalyst for the development of new content by appropriate subject matter experts. The Director will work with the Cyber Range and Outreach & Marketing teams to ensure course offerings are properly supported and advertised. The Director will coordinate the delivery of defined training programs through the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center staff for both face-to-face and remote delivery modes. The Director will also develop schedules, coordinate course delivery, and will review client feedback and assessments to help improve future program delivery.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
MISSION AND STRATEGY:Develop and implement the GCITC Training strategy and business plan. Work with the Center's Executive Director and other key stakeholders to define/update the GCITC Training mission, strategic goals, and implementation plans that align with supported organizations' requirements and support the Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center training and workforce development lines of effort.
GENERAL GOVERNANCE: Lead a team of cybersecurity and administrative experts that provide professional cybersecurity training to a multitude of partners and customers, including government, academic, and private sector clients. Responsible for the development of and adherence to the principles and best practices of education and training. Develop and deliver appropriate training courses that meet customer requirements. Serve as subject matter experts to the community. Maintain a hospitable work environment and culture that encourages participation, collaboration, collegiality, and innovation. Empower subordinates by providing the proper resources, guidance, mentorship, responsibility, and accountability.
PROGRAM DELIVERY AND MANAGEMENT: Identify and manage appropriate customer and partner relationships. Work with Augusta University, Augusta Technical College, the Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center's staff, and other stakeholders to ensure GCITC Training capabilities meet customer requirements and expectations. In collaboration with the Director of Marketing and Outreach and the Augusta University Director of Corporate Relations, identify and foster both client and partner relationships necessary for GCITC Training success.
OPERATIONAL & QUALITY OVERSIGHT: Oversee and implement appropriate resources to ensure successful GCITC Training operations in conjunction with Georgia Cyber Center Business Operations. Develop and execute an annual GCITC Training budget. Work with appropriate Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training staff to develop and execute business plans that help maintain and expand relevant training and related workforce development programs. Oversee the procurement and management of applicable training resources, to include learning management system, software license, etc.
OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or a field of study relevant to information and cybersecurity with 6 or more years of relevant experience
OR
Master's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or a field of study relevant to information and cybersecurity, with 4 years of relevant experience
Other Required Qualifications
One or more relevant professional certifications from leading technology authorities (Cisco, CompTIA, AWS, Microsoft, etc.)
Required Experience
Experience with the NIST cybersecurity framework
5 or more years of managerial or academic administration experience
1 or more years of experience teaching in a related content area
Experience in leading process improvement initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
Certified cybersecurity trainer
Preferred Experience
Industry experience in cybersecurity, information security, or risk management
Experience in creating cyber training, and competitions (including offense & defense competition, detection & defense, response & recovery, product development & testing, evaluation & benchmarking)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity industry and practice
Knowledge of curriculum development and pedagogical approaches in education/training

SKILLS
Strong organizational skills including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation
Strong oral and written communication skills

ABILITIES
Demonstrated ability to oversee, collaborate with, and motivate peers, staff, and community partners
Demonstrated fluency in NIST/NICE framework
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)
Pay Band: B18
Salary: Minimum $125,900/annual
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: November 19, 2024
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
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