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The Office of Research Security at the University of Virginia seeks an Export Control / Research Security Analyst to support the University's export control and research security compliance programs. This position provides operational support for the day-to-day administration of the University's export control program by conducting initial reviews of compliance requests, assisting with regulatory determinations, maintaining compliance records, and supporting outreach to the University research community.
Working under the guidance of senior compliance staff, the Export Control / Research Security Analyst serves as a significant resource to faculty, researchers, administrators, and staff by helping facilitate compliant international research, travel, shipping, hiring, visitor activities, and global collaborations.
Experience interpreting and applying federal regulations or institutional policies is preferred. Experience with export controls is desirable but not required. The successful candidate will receive training in the University's export control and research security compliance programs.
This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the University's research enterprise by helping faculty and researchers navigate complex federal regulations while advancing international collaboration in a compliant and responsible manner.
Eligibility Requirement
Due to the nature of the duties performed, this position may require access to export-controlled information. Therefore, applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person, as defined under applicable U.S. export control regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct initial reviews and triage of export control and research security requests received through the Office of Research Security.
- Review requests involving international travel, foreign visitors, international shipments, international hiring, international collaborations, research activities, equipment, software, and technology transfers to identify potential export control or research security concerns and determine whether additional review is required.
- Perform restricted party screening using approved screening tools and document results in accordance with University procedures.
- Conduct preliminary reviews of proposed international collaborations, visiting scholars, foreign national activities, and sponsored research for potential regulatory or institutional compliance requirements.
- Review international travel requests for export control considerations, including destination countries, equipment, software, research activities, and applicable sanctions.
- Review shipments of commodities, software, biological materials, research equipment, and technical data to identify potential export control or sanctions concerns and elevate complex matters for additional review.
- Apply established Office procedures, federal regulations, institutional policies, and internal guidance documents to identify requests requiring escalation to senior compliance personnel.
- Maintain accurate compliance records, databases, screening documentation, electronic files, and case management records.
- Prepare correspondence, compliance documentation, reports, metrics, and other program records.
- Assist with the preparation of Technology Control Plans (TCPs), export documentation, certification forms, and other compliance records.
- Support compliance monitoring activities, including periodic quality assurance reviews and internal audits.
- Assist in the development and delivery of export control and research security training for faculty, staff, students, and other members of the University community.
- Develop and maintain guidance documents, website content, educational materials, and communications supporting the University's research compliance programs.
- Monitor assigned work queues to ensure timely responses and adherence to established service standards.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable federal regulations, University policies, and emerging regulatory developments through ongoing professional development and training.
- Perform other duties and special projects supporting the Office of Research Security as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, International Affairs, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Law, Research Administration, International Business, or a related field.
- Experience: 2+ years relevant professional experience in regulatory compliance, research administration, sponsored programs, grants administration, auditing, contracting, customs, logistics, government, military service, law enforcement, investigations, or another compliance-focused environment.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate information and apply established policies.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to interpret, understand, and apply federal regulations, institutional policies, and written procedures.
- Exceptional organizational skills and diligence.
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments while meeting established deadlines.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage sensitive information appropriately.
- Demonstrated customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse academic, research, and administrative environments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with one or more of the following is preferred but not required:
- Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions
- Federal regulatory compliance or research compliance
- Research administration within a university, government agency, healthcare system, or nonprofit organization
- International shipping, logistics, customs, or trade compliance
- Restricted party screening or due diligence reviews
- Sponsored programs or federal grants administration
- Risk assessment, auditing, investigations, or regulatory review
- Experience safeguarding confidential, proprietary, controlled, or sensitive information
- Experience using databases, case management systems, or compliance tracking software.
- Demonstrated interest in regulatory compliance, international research, international trade, research administration, or federal compliance programs
Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
This position has a term limit of 2 years with possibility of renewal dependent on department need and funding.
This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and is eligible for a hybrid schedule, in accordance with UVA’s remote work guidelines.
To learn more about UVA and the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.
Application review will begin after August 14, 2026.
Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
How to Apply
Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0085734. Complete an application with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.
Internal applicants: Search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.
Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.
For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Senior Recruiter, sxv9zv@virginia.edu.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
The Office of Research Security at the University of Virginia seeks an Export Control / Research Security Analyst to support the University's export control and research security compliance programs. This position provides operational support for the day-to-day administration of the University's export control program by conducting initial reviews of compliance requests, assisting with regulatory determinations, maintaining compliance records, and supporting outreach to the University research community.
Working under the guidance of senior compliance staff, the Export Control / Research Security Analyst serves as a significant resource to faculty, researchers, administrators, and staff by helping facilitate compliant international research, travel, shipping, hiring, visitor activities, and global collaborations.
Experience interpreting and applying federal regulations or institutional policies is preferred. Experience with export controls is desirable but not required. The successful candidate will receive training in the University's export control and research security compliance programs.
This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the University's research enterprise by helping faculty and researchers navigate complex federal regulations while advancing international collaboration in a compliant and responsible manner.
Eligibility Requirement
Due to the nature of the duties performed, this position may require access to export-controlled information. Therefore, applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person, as defined under applicable U.S. export control regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct initial reviews and triage of export control and research security requests received through the Office of Research Security.
- Review requests involving international travel, foreign visitors, international shipments, international hiring, international collaborations, research activities, equipment, software, and technology transfers to identify potential export control or research security concerns and determine whether additional review is required.
- Perform restricted party screening using approved screening tools and document results in accordance with University procedures.
- Conduct preliminary reviews of proposed international collaborations, visiting scholars, foreign national activities, and sponsored research for potential regulatory or institutional compliance requirements.
- Review international travel requests for export control considerations, including destination countries, equipment, software, research activities, and applicable sanctions.
- Review shipments of commodities, software, biological materials, research equipment, and technical data to identify potential export control or sanctions concerns and elevate complex matters for additional review.
- Apply established Office procedures, federal regulations, institutional policies, and internal guidance documents to identify requests requiring escalation to senior compliance personnel.
- Maintain accurate compliance records, databases, screening documentation, electronic files, and case management records.
- Prepare correspondence, compliance documentation, reports, metrics, and other program records.
- Assist with the preparation of Technology Control Plans (TCPs), export documentation, certification forms, and other compliance records.
- Support compliance monitoring activities, including periodic quality assurance reviews and internal audits.
- Assist in the development and delivery of export control and research security training for faculty, staff, students, and other members of the University community.
- Develop and maintain guidance documents, website content, educational materials, and communications supporting the University's research compliance programs.
- Monitor assigned work queues to ensure timely responses and adherence to established service standards.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable federal regulations, University policies, and emerging regulatory developments through ongoing professional development and training.
- Perform other duties and special projects supporting the Office of Research Security as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, International Affairs, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Law, Research Administration, International Business, or a related field.
- Experience: 2+ years relevant professional experience in regulatory compliance, research administration, sponsored programs, grants administration, auditing, contracting, customs, logistics, government, military service, law enforcement, investigations, or another compliance-focused environment.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate information and apply established policies.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to interpret, understand, and apply federal regulations, institutional policies, and written procedures.
- Exceptional organizational skills and diligence.
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments while meeting established deadlines.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage sensitive information appropriately.
- Demonstrated customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse academic, research, and administrative environments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with one or more of the following is preferred but not required:
- Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions
- Federal regulatory compliance or research compliance
- Research administration within a university, government agency, healthcare system, or nonprofit organization
- International shipping, logistics, customs, or trade compliance
- Restricted party screening or due diligence reviews
- Sponsored programs or federal grants administration
- Risk assessment, auditing, investigations, or regulatory review
- Experience safeguarding confidential, proprietary, controlled, or sensitive information
- Experience using databases, case management systems, or compliance tracking software.
- Demonstrated interest in regulatory compliance, international research, international trade, research administration, or federal compliance programs
Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
This position has a term limit of 2 years with possibility of renewal dependent on department need and funding.
This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and is eligible for a hybrid schedule, in accordance with UVA’s remote work guidelines.
To learn more about UVA and the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.
Application review will begin after August 14, 2026.
Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
How to Apply
Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0085734. Complete an application with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.
Internal applicants: Search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.
Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.
For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Senior Recruiter, sxv9zv@virginia.edu.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security researcher jobs.
- Demonstrated experience identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in software or systems
- Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language such as Python or C
- Familiarity with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related technical field
- Knowledge of common attack frameworks and techniques such as MITRE ATT&CK
- Industry certifications such as OSCP, CEH, or GREM preferred or required
Tips for Your Security Researcher Job Search
Lead your resume with CVEs and findings
Hiring managers for security researcher roles scan for concrete proof of work. List any CVEs you've been credited for, bug bounty payouts, or published advisories. Generic descriptions of security duties won't differentiate you the way verified discoveries do.
Build a public research portfolio before applying
Many security researcher roles ask for writing samples or prior research during the application itself. Post writeups of CTF challenges, reverse engineering walkthroughs, or vulnerability disclosures on a public blog or repository so you can link directly from your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists security researcher openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job postings by research discipline
Security researcher is a broad title. Filter openings by the keywords that match your discipline, whether that's fuzzing, red team research, cryptography, or firmware analysis, so you're not wasting time on roles built around a completely different skill set.
Prepare a technical deep-dive for interviews
Most security researcher interviews include a live technical session where you walk through a past finding or solve a challenge in real time. Pick one piece of research you know inside out and practice narrating your methodology, dead ends, and final conclusion out loud.
Negotiate based on clearance and publication rights
In security research, two overlooked negotiables are whether you retain the right to publish findings publicly and whether the role requires or sponsors a security clearance. Clarify both before accepting an offer, since they directly affect your career trajectory and outside research.
Security Researcher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most security researchers?
The companies hiring the most security researchers right now include CVS Health, Palo Alto Networks, and Carnegie Mellon University, with the largest share of openings in California, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is concentrated in technology, defense contracting, and financial services.
How many security researcher jobs are remote?
About 41% of security researcher openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though availability varies by specialization. Threat intelligence and malware analysis roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles involving classified environments or hardware security typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a security researcher?
Start by building foundational skills in networking, operating systems, and at least one programming language. Participate in capture-the-flag competitions and bug bounty programs to develop hands-on experience finding real vulnerabilities. Document your findings publicly, pursue a relevant certification such as OSCP, and apply to entry-level roles or internships that involve security analysis or penetration testing.
Can you get hired as a security researcher with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level security researcher roles exist, and employers place significant weight on demonstrated curiosity and self-directed work. A portfolio of CTF writeups, a credited bug bounty submission, or a published vulnerability analysis can outweigh a lack of formal employment history. Internships at security consultancies or in-house teams are a common entry point for candidates without full-time experience.
What does the security researcher interview process look like?
Most security researcher interviews involve a recruiter screen followed by a technical assessment, which may be a take-home challenge, a live reverse engineering exercise, or a walkthrough of past research. A final round typically includes a panel interview with senior researchers who probe your methodology and depth of knowledge. Some roles also require a background check or clearance eligibility review.
Where can I find and apply to security researcher jobs?
You can find and apply to security researcher jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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