A doctorate in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related field is required, with at least 18 graduate credit hours in cybersecurity, information assurance, network security, digital forensics, or related computing disciplines. Preferred Qualifications: Industry certifications related to cybersecurity operations, ethical hacking, incident response, or security management (e.g., certifications associated with security analysis, penetration testing, or security governance).