University CUI Infrastructure

General Statement In support of the Montana State University mission, University Information Technology promotes, develops, delivers, and facilitates the use of information technology services and resources. Duties and Responsibilities Security Compliance & CUI Management Lead and coordinate university-wide CUI compliance efforts, ensuring alignment with NIST SP800-171, CMMC Lv2, NIST 800-53, and other federal guidelines. Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures for safeguarding CUI across all university departments. Serve as the primary technical point of contact for CUI-related security and compliance, including risk assessments, audits, and incident response. Collaborate closely with the ISSM to support CMMC Level 2 compliance. Azure GCC High Tenant Administration Act as global administrator for the university’s Azure GCC High tenant, overseeing configuration, access management, and security controls. Design, plan, and execute the migration of CUI workloads to the Azure GCC High enclave, ensuring secure and compliant operations. Provide ongoing system administration, monitoring, and support for the CUI Azure GCC High environment, including patching, updates, and backup management. Technical Support & Collaboration Provide technical support for university staff, including legacy on-prem CUI environment, onboarding/offboarding, endpoint device management, and user access provisioning. Collaborate with IT, security, and administrative teams to identify vulnerabilities, recommend solutions, and implement mitigating controls. Train and educate users on security best practices, CUI handling, and compliance requirements. Continuous Improvement & Incident Response Proactively monitor security alerts, respond to incidents, and coordinate remediation efforts. Research and recommend new security technologies and process improvements. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and emerging threats. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field or equivalent experience. Demonstrated experience with Windows, Linux, and Apple systems administration. Hands-on experience managing cloud environments, especially Azure GCC High. Experience with Active Directory, encryption, VPNs, and virtual environments. Strong understanding of NIST frameworks (SP800-171, 800-53), CUI requirements, CMMC Level 2, and federal compliance standards. Proven ability to provide technical support and training to users of varying expertise. Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Advanced degree in cybersecurity or related field. Experience in a multi-campus higher education environment. Prior experience as a global admin in Azure GCC High or similar environments. Experience with vulnerability management, SIEMs, and incident response. The Successful Candidate Will Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Discretion in handling sensitive information and high-stress incidents. Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to changing priorities. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. Position Special Requirements/Additional Information This is a full-time, on-site position based at our Bozeman, Montana campus. Must meet NIST 800-53 requirements for access to CUI; ability to obtain DoD Security Clearance may be required. Familiarity with NIST 800-171 and CUI is preferred. Position involves access to export-controlled information; must be a . Person per 22 CFR § 120.62 May require periodic after-hours support and infrequent travel. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This position has supervisory duties? Yes