Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

About the Company

Well-established regional educational institution

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1891

Employees
1001-5000

Funding
<$1 million

Categories

• Education
• Colleges & Universities
• North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

About the Role

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the company is a pivotal leadership role responsible for safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's information resources. The CISO collaborates with the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Deputy CIO, and other executives to develop and enforce robust information security policies and standards. This includes overseeing security operations, incident response, compliance with relevant laws and standards, and conducting security awareness training. The CISO also plays a key role in managing the risk associated with the organization's information assets and ensures the security, performance, and high level of service of technology systems for the faculty, staff, and students.Candidates for the CISO position must have a Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, with a minimum of four to six years of progressive experience, respectively. Leadership experience in information security or a related field is essential, along with a detailed understanding of information security laws, regulations, and standards. The ideal candidate will have significant technical knowledge and experience with a variety of technology systems and management applications from leading vendors. Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills are required, as well as a customer service orientation and the ability to work effectively with diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders. An advanced degree and experience in a higher education setting are preferred.

Hiring Manager Title
Vice Chancellor of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Information Technology
• Engineering