Cyber Range Manager

Department: VP Finance

Location: Wellesley Hills

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region’s economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply to join our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant and inclusive educational community, and have a desire and ability to work with a diverse population.

The Cyber Range Manager will be responsible for the technical and business operations of the MassBay Cyber Range under the management of the Office of Information Technology and in collaboration with the Cyber Security Center of Excellence (CCE) and Center for Cyber Security Education. Included in this oversight are cyber range activities, such as planning the training events, establishing relationships, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring the efficient operation of technical infrastructure and resources. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, experience managing technical teams, and a passion for education. The Cyber Range Manager will work closely with the Employer Relationships Manager to build partners.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Build relationships with cities, towns, and local businesses promoting awareness of the Range and the programs at MassBay;
  
• Develop and implement training programs for cybersecurity professionals and other stakeholders, including government agencies, municipalities, private companies, and academic institutions;
  
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure that training exercises meet their needs and objectives;
  
• Coordinate efforts with the other public Cyber Ranges, particularly in Massachusetts;
  
• Manage Cyber Range scheduling, training, and performance management;
  
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in cybersecurity training and development;
  
• Provide technical expertise and support to customers and stakeholders;
  
• Plan and organize cybersecurity events and workshops for students, faculty, and community members including all activities related to Cyber October and Fortify February;
  
• Establish partnerships with community organizations and businesses to promote cybersecurity awareness and training;
  
• Collaborate with faculty and instructors to enhance cyber range operations and assist faculty with incorporating cyber range scenarios and/or labs into courses;
  
• Monitor training exercises and provide feedback to participants and stakeholders;
  
• Prepare reports and presentations on Cyber Range activities, usage, metrics, and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders;
  
• Participate in business development activities, including customer engagement and proposal development;
  
• Contribute to grant writing and fundraising efforts to support Cyber Range operations, programming, and outreach activities.

Commitment to Equity:

• Support MassBay’s commitment to the Equity Agenda; collaborating with faculty, staff, and students on the College’s strategic initiatives dedicated to closing the equity gap related to student outcomes;
  
• Support MassBay’s commitment to being anti-racist; embracing a community free of bias and inequality;
  
• Contribute to discussion and review of applicable College policies with a critical lens toward diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cyber security, or related field;
  
• 5 years of experience in cybersecurity;
  
• 3 years of experience managing technical teams;
  
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies;
  
• Experience with networking and system administration;
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders;
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously;
  
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail;
  
• Knowledge of standards and practices related to information security, including state and federal regulatory requirements related to HIPAA, FERPA, PCI, and risk management;
  
• Work in-person on the Wellesley campus of MassBay Community College, where the Cyber Range is located;
  
• Be able to travel within Massachusetts to visit other Cyber Ranges and to meet with external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action and workforce diversity;
  
• Experience working in a diverse environment;
  
• Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved students;
  
• Experience with cyber range or training program development and management;
  
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security ;
  
• Event scheduling and planning experience;
  
• Budget planning and administration;
  
• Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC);
  
• Knowledge of higher education principles, practices, and procedures.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $80,000.00 - 90,000.00 Annual Salary

As a Massachusetts State Employee, you are offered an outstanding suite of benefits adding value to your salary.

• Array of choices for health insurance plans to meet individual/ family needs
  
• Affordable Dental Insurance and vision discount program
  
• 12 paid State/ Federal holidays
  
• Generous sick, vacation, and personal time
  
• Flexible Spending Plans to reduce your taxable income
  
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
  
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan, providing a fixed, pre-established benefit for employees at retirement
  
• Thinking to save more money towards retirement: consider Deferred Compensation plans i.e., 457(b) or 403(b).
  
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
  
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  
• Free gym and parking on campus

Need more info: https://www.massbay.edu/employment/benefits

Position Type: Non Unit Professional

Application Deadline: March 21, 2025, or thereafter until filled.

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.

Staff

Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator (Lisa MacDonald, lmacdonald@massbay.edu (781) 239-3147), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.