Director of Cybersecurity Operations & Services

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”.

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.
 

Closing Date:

04/24/2025

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Information Technology

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON)

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.

Department:

Network and Technical Support

Department's Website:

www.areon.net

Summary of Job Duties:

The Director of Cybersecurity Operations & Advisory Services at the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON) serves in a dynamic dual role that balances internal security operations with external advisory services for higher education and healthcare member organizations across Arkansas. This position is responsible for safeguarding the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network's infrastructure while also functioning as a trusted security advisor to member institutions. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience, technical expertise in network security, and exceptional communication skills to facilitate information sharing and build collaborative relationships.

This hybrid position (for Arkansas residents) offers a competitive salary range of $125,000 to $145,000 based on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will report to the Chief Technology Officer and lead both internal security initiatives—including policy development, vulnerability management, and incident response—and external advisory services such as providing guidance on security best practices, developing educational resources, and facilitating threat intelligence sharing across the membership community. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape cybersecurity s