Director of Information Security

Key Responsibilities

• Advises, develops, and maintains a university-wide information security program aligned with institutional goals and regulatory standards.
• Oversees the Information Security Officer (ISO) and Information Assurance Specialists, ensuring effective execution of security operations and compliance initiatives.
• Advise on the design and implementation of secure cloud infrastructure and zero-trust architecture using both open-source and commercial solutions.
• Manage incident response planning and execution, including post-incident analysis and reporting.
• Cookordination and support audits conducted by state agencies, the Office of Legislative Audits (OLA), and external partners.
• Develop, deliver, and promote cybersecurity awareness initiatives across the university community.
• Collaborate with academic, research, and administrative units to advise on secure and compliant use of technology and data.
• Manage cybersecurity vendor relationships, and strategic investments in security technologies.
• Support CIO with grant applications, research partnerships, and accreditation efforts by demonstrating strong cybersecurity postures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity leadership, preferably in higher education, government, or large organizations.
• Proven success in building and leading cybersecurity programs in complex, hybrid environments.
• Experience with modernization efforts, including cloud-native security tools, real-time asset inventories, and automation.
• Expertise in compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2).
• Strong knowledge of privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and other global/domestic data protection laws.
• CISSP certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (MS preferred).
• Experience with federally protected data and academic research security.
• Familiarity with student data privacy and IT governance in higher education.

Additional Job Information

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission; employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts.

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