Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) · 2 days ago
Chief Information Security Officer
College Station, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expTexas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer who will lead the agency's cybersecurity efforts. The role involves setting IT security policies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various stakeholders to protect information resources.
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Responsibilities
Sets IT security policy and procedures to ensure network security, access control, physical security, application development, and management appropriately meet institutional, Federal, State, and industry regulatory requirements
Communicates to the executive team, Board of Regents, and TAMUS members
Collaborates with TAMUS members to identify and execute IT security initiatives
Develops, communicates, supports, and manages compliance with IT security policies and internal audits
Ensures adoption and implementation of appropriate IT policies including security, processes, State, and Federal regulations, as well as TAMUS rules and procedures. -Communicates with the public, employees, faculty, and staff on security procedures, policy changes, and any security events that occur throughout TAMUS
Provides leadership for IT security to the agency executive teams
Participates in industry research, workshops, and other related continuing education activities to ensure that policies and procedures remain current
Effectively support agency security needs, as well as position TAMUS to be protected against future concerns and developments
Assemble and publish reports with security metrics
Coordinate litigation hold and electronic information preservation activities
Participate in IT service team meetings and related committees
Coordinate risk assessment activities with the agency’s risk and compliance staff and IT staff
Ensures each agency completes and submits required reports to the State and System on time
Assess the progress and maturity of each agency’s security plan annually. Works to continually mature security practices
Coordinates technology related forensic investigations for cybersecurity and related events
Work with IT staff to develop standard operating procedures for implementing security controls
Write, develop, implement, and maintain the agency Written Information Security & Privacy Plans
Assist agency CIO’s in maintaining Business Continuity Plans (BCP), Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP) and Risk Management Plans (RMP)
Work with researchers, in collaboration with the Research Security Office, to develop strategies to meet and maintain compliance with security requirements
Coordinate vulnerability management activities with IT staff and assessing units
Work with embedded security analysts within each Engineering agency
Serve as the named Chief Information Security Officer of record with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) for each Engineering agency
Other duties as assigned or desired
Engage with the Texas A&M System Cybersecurity Operations and local information technology staff to identify, investigate, and respond to intrusions and security incidents
Participate in a shared CISO governance committee for the Engineering agencies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ten years of related experience
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
Knowledge of IT architecture, project management
Knowledge of intermediate troubleshooting, client relations, and the Information Technology Interface Library (ITIL)
Knowledge of risk management processes
Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy
Knowledge of cyber attack stages and intrusion sets
Negotiation skills, basic vendor relations, advanced client relation skills, proposal writing, business acumen, persuasive communication
Adaptability to change, team leadership skills, and quality assurance methodologies
Extensive knowledge of network infrastructure and protocols. (Routing, switching, firewalls, HTTP, DNS, IP, etc.)
Comfortable writing Python, PowerShell, and regular expressions
Extensive working knowledge of Windows based operating systems and Microsoft enterprise technologies
Moderate working knowledge of Unix based operating systems
Ability to interpret the information collected by network and host detection tools
Ability to clearly articulate intelligence requirements into well-formulated research questions and requests for information
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
The ability to work beyond normal office hours and / or work on weekends
Travel required
Preferred
Experience in IT including experience in an information security role in a major organization
Benefits
Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.
Company
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)
As an engineering research agency of Texas, TEES performs quality research driven by world problems; strengthens and expands the state’s workforce through educational partnerships and training; and develops and transfers technology to industry.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2MKey Investors
National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsUS Department of Energy
2024-04-09Grant
2022-04-21Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
Casey Bryan
Chief Information Officer
Paul Price MJur, CCE, CFCE
Chief Information Security Officer
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