Director of Cybersecurity Operations at Baylor University in Waco, TX

Director of Cybersecurity Operations

Location: Waco, TX, United States

A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.

Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For”. Great Colleges to Work For® is one of the country’s largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What We Are Looking For

Baylor University is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Operations to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for Baylor University's cybersecurity operations program. This position is responsible for protecting university information assets, monitoring cybersecurity threats, coordinating incident response activities, managing security technologies, and leading a team of cybersecurity professionals. The Director collaborates with campus stakeholders to strengthen Baylor's security posture while supporting the university's mission of teaching, research, and service.

A Master’s degree and ten of relevant work experience are required.

All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

• Provide leadership and direction for the university's cybersecurity operations program

• Develop and execute operational cybersecurity strategies aligned with institutional goals and risk management priorities

• Lead the Security Operations Center (SOC) functions, including threat monitoring, detection, analysis, and response

• Establish operational metrics and key performance indicators to measure program effectiveness

• Maintain operational readiness for cybersecurity incidents and emerging threats

• Direct the university's cybersecurity incident response program

• Coordinate investigation, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident activities

• Lead response efforts during significant cybersecurity events

• Ensure lessons learned are incorporated into operational processes and security controls

• Collaborate with legal, compliance, privacy, communications, and leadership teams during incidents

• Oversee implementation and administration of security technologies including:

  • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

  • Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

  • Vulnerability Management Platforms

  • Security Monitoring and Analytics Tools

  • Email Security Technologies

  • Cloud Security Solutions

• Direct vulnerability assessment and remediation programs

• Establish processes for prioritization and mitigation of security risks

• Coordinate security assessments, penetration testing, and technical security reviews

• Monitor threat intelligence sources and evaluate institutional impact

• Support university compliance initiatives related to: FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, PCI DSS, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-171

• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission

• Ability to comply with university policies

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.