Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago
Information Security Compliance Analyst
Baytown, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $76K/yr
5+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking an Information Security Compliance Analyst to oversee the Lee College Information Security Program. This role involves developing policies, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with information security standards and regulations.
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Responsibilities
Develop, recommend, and establish policies, procedures, and practices as necessary to protect Lee College information resources against unauthorized or accidental modification, destruction, or disclosure
Design, coordinate and execute audit process, monitoring and procedures to assess and measure company Governance, risks, compliance with its security policies and procedures. Monitor advancements in information privacy laws to ensure organizational adaptation and compliance
Identify and implement proactive and reactive technical measures to detect vulnerabilities and to defend against external and internal security threats
Plan, implement and overseeing risk-related programs as per TAC 202 and other industry related frameworks & compliances. Creating and coordinating proper reporting channels for compliance issues. Developing compliance communications. Coordinating and scheduling required compliance training for employees
Provide consulting and technical support services to owners, custodians, and users in defining and deploying cost-effective security controls and protections
Ensures College functions in a legal and ethical manner while meeting its business goals. Responsible for developing Risk & compliance programs, reviewing company policies, and advising management on possible risks as per TAC202 state program and other best practices
Establish, maintain, and institutionalize security incident response procedures to ensure that security events are thoroughly investigated, documented, and reported; that damage is minimized, that risks are mitigated, and that remedial actions are taken to prevent recurrence
Investigate or direct Governance, Risk and compliance security issues, assess product, vulnerabilities, compliance, or operational risks and develop risk management strategies
Establish and publicize a security awareness program to achieve and maintain a security-conscious user community
Document, maintain, and obtain ongoing support for all aspects of the information security program
Monitor the effectiveness of strategies, activities, measures, and controls designed to protect the College information resources
Assure executive management's awareness of legal and regulatory changes that might impact the College information security and privacy policies and practices
Serve as Lee College internal and external point of contact for information security matters
Report frequently (at least annually) on the status and effectiveness of the information security program as directed by the Chief Information Officer (see TAC 202.73(a))
Have authority for information security for the entire institution (see TAC 202.71(a)(2))
Develop and recommend policies and establish procedures and practices, in cooperation with the information-owners and custodians, necessary to ensure the security of information and information resources against unauthorized or accidental modification, destruction, or disclosure
Coordinate the review of the data security requirements, specifications, and, if applicable, third-party risk assessment of any new computer applications or services that receive, maintain, and/or share confidential data
Verify that security requirements are identified, and risk mitigation plans are developed and contractually agreed to and obligated prior to the purchase of information technology hardware, software, and systems development services for any new high impact computer applications or computer applications that receive, maintain, and/or share confidential data
Serve as liaison with assigned Lee College educational centers for the purpose of monitoring information security program effectiveness and compliance with program requirements
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's (or higher) degree in a related field
Five (5) years of experience designing, implementing, auditing, and/or managing information resources, information security, or risk management projects, operations, and/or programs
Must be able to work evenings and weekends as required
Preferred
Experience in the implementation of governance, risk, and compliance strategies
Experience working in a higher education setting
Experience in Texas State government
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
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Funding
Current Stage
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2006-08-31Series Unknown
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