The Ohio State University
The Associate Director, Cyber Defense provides strategic vision and operational oversight for the medical center's defensive security capabilities, reporting directly to the Chief Information Security Officer. This executive role leads four core pillars: governing the Managed Security Operations Center, directing the enterprise Vulnerability Management program, architecting Threat Intelligence, and scaling Incident Response. The position requires fostering collaboration between university departments and external vendors while driving staff engagement and technical growth within the cybersecurity team.
Headquarters
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Company Size
10001+ employees
Founded
1870
The Ohio State University is a large, mission-driven land‑grant public research university headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with multiple regional campuses across the state. It offers comprehensive undergraduate, graduate and professional programs and is home to the Wexner Medical Center, nationally recognized research institutes, and extensive extension and outreach services. Ohio State is known for high research activity and significant external funding, partnering with industry and communities to drive innovation and economic development. The university also has a prominent athletic tradition (the Buckeyes) and serves a diverse student body through teaching, research, and public service.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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