Kennesaw State University · 7 hours ago
Director,Governance, Risk and Compliance
Kennesaw, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expKennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country, focused on transforming lives through academic excellence and innovative research. The Director of Governance, Risk and Compliance will lead enterprise-wide IT risk management, compliance, and governance initiatives, ensuring strategic regulatory alignments and supporting audit readiness.
Education
Responsibilities
Leads the implementation and optimization of GRC platforms (e.g., Apptega)
Develops and applies risk quantification methodologies
Ensures compliance with cybersecurity frameworks including CIS18 v8.1, NIST CSF, 800-171, etc
Manages third-party risk assessments using BitSight, Security Scorecard, or similar system
Collaborates with key stakeholders on the governance of restricted research environments (CUI, HIPAA) and drives cloud security compliance, with a focus on Microsoft Azure
Coordinates internal and external audit evidence collection, workflow automation, and reporting
Communicates IT risks effectively across technical and non-technical audiences, developing remediation recommendations and plans
Supports business continuity and disaster recovery planning
Partners with internal stakeholders to develop and execute security plans
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Computer Science or related field
Eight (8) years of experience in governance, risk and compliance (GRC), cybersecurity, or information assurance including at least five (5) years of leadership and team management experience
Preferred
Professional certifications: CRISC, CGRC, CISSP, CISA, or equivalent
Proven ability to lead and grow a team
Must be adaptable, strategic, and collaborative
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or related field
Strong background in higher education information security is a plus, or experience in regulated industries such as healthcare, energy, or federal government is a plus
Company
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw State University is a public, coeducational, comprehensive university located in Kennesaw, Georgia
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.31MKey Investors
National Cemetery Administration
2024-06-17Grant· $0.31M
2022-03-02Grant
Leadership Team
Anna Bilyeu
Educational Technology Specialist/Project Lead with KSU iTeach
Steven Smalt
Accounting Professor
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