Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert: Consulting Engagement (Short- or Long-Term)

We're looking for a cybersecurity expert to advise on curriculum design for a US-accredited online university. This is a flexible, project-based consulting engagement - remote, part-time, and scoped to start short-term with the option to extend into an ongoing advisory relationship depending on fit.Areas of expertise we need:

• Cybersecurity risk management & governance (GRC frameworks, compliance, risk assessment)
• Security architecture, cloud security, and identity & access management
• AI/ML system security — securing AI pipelines, model and data security, agentic AI risk
• Incident response, threat detection, and security operations
• Policy, regulatory, and ethical dimensions of cybersecurity and AI governance

• Master's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field required; doctorate a strong plus
• At least one recognized industry certification required (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, or equivalent — certifications in AI security/governance are a plus)
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, or security governance
• Prior curriculum advisory is a plus but not required

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