Operations and Analysis Director

Job Title
Operations and Analysis Director


Requisition Number
RE51823


Working Title
Director of Operations and Analysis


Department Name
3HL00:UK Police


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
49


Salary Range
$72,405-119,496/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

MA



Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

5 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

None.



Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 15lbs., sitting for long periods of time, and viewing computer screens for extended periods of time without difficulty.



Shift

As a salaried position, the working shift is primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with the expectation to work outside of this schedule to complete projects, meet deadlines, etc.



Job Summary

The University of Kentucky Police Department is seeking a Director of Operations and Analysis to lead the Central Kentucky Information Sharing and Threat Analysis Center (CITAC). This position will report to the Security Operations Center Executive Director.

This position will direct staff and operations of CITAC; Coordinate, plan and manage communication with the University of Kentucky Police Department and the University campus community. This position will coordinate and maintain ongoing training and experience within; gather and share information; maintain and appropriately distribute global situational awareness and monitoring, and provide ongoing situational reports, threat assessment and analysis reporting.

The Director of Operations and Analysis will maintain close communications supporting local, state, federal and international partners. This position will also oversee the daily operating budget.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Desired certifications:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Global Information Assurance Certification
GIAC Security Essentials Certification
GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Information Security or closely related experience in a Security or Police operations function.



Deadline to Apply
10/13/2025


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.