Director of Information Security / Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) jobs in United States
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Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago

Director of Information Security / Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Inside Higher Ed is seeking a Director of Information Security / Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) who will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive information security strategy. This strategic leader will direct the Information Security Office, manage audits, oversee compliance, and serve as the primary authority on institutional cybersecurity.

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Responsibilities

Lead the development of a campus-wide security program
Oversee ISO and Info Assurance Specialists
Implement secure cloud and zero-trust architectures
Direct GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) efforts
Manage audits and incident response
Promote cybersecurity awareness
Advise senior leadership and external partners
Manage security vendors and budgets
Support grant and research cybersecurity needs

Qualification

Cybersecurity leadershipNIST standardsISO 27001CISSP certificationGovernanceRiskComplianceCloud securityZero-trust architectureData complianceResearch security standardsSoft skills

Required

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field
10+ years of cybersecurity leadership experience
Strong understanding of NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA
CISSP certification required

Preferred

Master's degree
Experience with higher ed data compliance
Familiarity with research security standards

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Prescription
Long-term disability
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Life insurance
Paid time for paid sick leave
Annual leave
Personal leave
12 paid holidays per year
Tuition remission
Employer-funded pension
Supplemental retirement accounts

Company

Inside Higher Ed

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Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
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2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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