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Emporia State University · 1 month ago

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR INFORMATION SECURITY & CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER

Emporia, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$130K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

Emporia State University is seeking an Executive Director for Information Security & Chief Information Security Officer. This senior level executive will oversee the university’s information and cyber security, developing and enforcing security policies to protect critical data and mitigate risks.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Developing, and implementing secure processes and systems used to prevent, detect, mitigate, and recover from cyberattacks

Educating and managing information and technology risk in collaboration with business leaders

Building and driving a cybersecurity strategy and framework, with initiatives to secure the organization's cyber and technology assets

Maintain Professional Knowledgebase; keep apprised of latest security and privacy legislation, regulations, advisories, alerts, and vulnerabilities pertaining to ESU

Continuously evaluating and managing the cyber and technology risk posture of the organization

Implementing and managing the cyber governance, risk, and compliance process

Developing, justifying, and evaluating cybersecurity investments

Developing and implementing ongoing security awareness training and education for users

In coordination with the CIO and emergency management team, implementing disaster recovery protocols and business continuity plans with business resilience in mind

Qualification

Information Security ManagementCybersecurity Strategy DevelopmentRisk ManagementProject PlanningLeadership AbilitiesCustomer-focused ManagementSecurity TechnologiesCollaboration SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree; preference for advanced degree

Minimum of five years' experience in information security or equivalent

Strong commitment to customer-focused and team-oriented management

Proven leadership abilities with a history of advancing roles in security management

Proficiency in project planning, implementation, and management

Demonstrated capability in collaborating with diverse populations

Experience handling sensitive and confidential information in compliance with federal and state laws

Skilled in presenting complex security concepts to various audiences (e.g., end-user training, executive-level briefings)

Up-to-date knowledge of emerging information security technologies and strategies

Availability for off-hours support when necessary

Benefits

Health Insurance

Free Dental insurance for employees

Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents

Paid parental leave

Up to 31 days paid vacation and holiday days

Tuition reduction and tuition assistance

Dependent tuition waiver

Company

Emporia State University

Emporia State University is a school in Emporia.

Founded in 1863

Emporia, Kansas, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.emporia.edu/

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