University of Chicago · 8 hours ago
Information Security Lead, Advancement
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Chicago is a prestigious institution seeking an Information Security Lead for its Advancement Office. The role involves overseeing security standards across various platforms, managing incident responses, and ensuring compliance with security policies to support the university's fundraising and engagement goals.
Higher Education
Hiring Manager
Will James
Responsibilities
Uses a deep understanding of IT security expertise to develop and implement security and compliance policies, guidelines, and safe practices for Advancement-wide technology systems, run access reviews, manage change controls, coordinate incident response, and deliver security reporting across platforms
Leads in-depth IT risk assessments and security design for UChicago Advancement; sets and governs data and platform security standards; integrates security into the vendor/SaaS lifecycle and change control
Designs job-based roles and permission models, establishes the access-review cadence, and sets standards for onboarding, role changes, and offboarding with HR and IAM
Leads incident readiness and response across Advancement systems, maintains runbooks, coordinates incidents with ITS Security, captures evidence, and drives remediation to closure
Leads the security analytics and reporting function, including metrics, data sources and quality standards, dashboards, and the annual audit plan
Leads security training and enablement, delivers role-based training and quick guides, and manages enrollment, completion tracking, and reporting
Maintains Advancement security documentation and records; supports security operations with Legal and HR in coordination with ITS Security
Seeks opportunities for professional development that will enhance job performance including attending webinars, seminars, building networks within the University and with colleagues at peer institutions
Uses a deep understanding of IT expertise to develop and implement security and compliance policies, guidelines, and safe practices for university for university-wide computing and networking systems
Leads teams to conduct in-depth information technology risk assessments; makes recommendations and designs improvements to IT security procedures
Guides communications with users to understand their security needs and supports the implementation of procedures to accommodate them. Ensures that user community understands and adheres to necessary procedures to maintain security
Performs other related work as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline
Uses a deep understanding of IT security expertise to develop and implement security and compliance policies, guidelines, and safe practices for Advancement-wide technology systems, run access reviews, manage change controls, coordinate incident response, and deliver security reporting across platforms
Leads in-depth IT risk assessments and security design for UChicago Advancement; sets and governs data and platform security standards; integrates security into the vendor/SaaS lifecycle and change control
Designs job-based roles and permission models, establishes the access-review cadence, and sets standards for onboarding, role changes, and offboarding with HR and IAM
Leads incident readiness and response across Advancement systems, maintains runbooks, coordinates incidents with ITS Security, captures evidence, and drives remediation to closure
Leads the security analytics and reporting function, including metrics, data sources and quality standards, dashboards, and the annual audit plan
Leads security training and enablement, delivers role-based training and quick guides, and manages enrollment, completion tracking, and reporting
Maintains Advancement security documentation and records; supports security operations with Legal and HR in coordination with ITS Security
Seeks opportunities for professional development that will enhance job performance including attending webinars, seminars, building networks within the University and with colleagues at peer institutions
Uses a deep understanding of IT expertise to develop and implement security and compliance policies, guidelines, and safe practices for university for university-wide computing and networking systems
Leads teams to conduct in-depth information technology risk assessments; makes recommendations and designs improvements to IT security procedures
Guides communications with users to understand their security needs and supports the implementation of procedures to accommodate them. Ensures that user community understands and adheres to necessary procedures to maintain security
Performs other related work as needed
Preferred
Major in technology, computer systems, computer science or similar major
Minimum five years of professional experience in nonprofit management, development, alumni relations, marketing, public relations, sales or similar field
Minimum two years of professional work experience in information security with emphasis on application and data security, IAM, and SaaS governance in enterprise environments
Related security certification, such as Security+, CISA/CISM, and CCSP
Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, the internal workings of the University as well as the technology tools available to the UChicago Advancement
Proficient with Salesforce permissions/security
Proficient with data classification
Proficient in planning and executing security audits and risk analysis
Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills characterized by the ability to listen, speak, and write effectively
Manage confidential information with discretion and tact
Act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Prioritize multiple projects and independently follow through with detail
Critically think and troubleshot
Work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting
Self-motivated and take initiative
Benefits
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
Company
University of Chicago
One of the world’s great intellectual destinations, the University of Chicago empowers scholars and students to ask tough questions, cross disciplinary boundaries, and challenge conventional thinking to enrich human life around the globe.
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