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Austin Community College · 4 hours ago

Director, Information Security Operations

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$125K/yr - $156K/yr

5+ years exp

Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. The Director of Information Security Operations will oversee the college’s cybersecurity operations, managing the Security Operations Center and ensuring the college maintains a healthy security posture.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, coaching, and people management (hiring, performance, development) while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

Manage day-to-day activities of the Security Operations Center (SOC) to detect, respond to, and mitigate security incidents effectively

Lead and coordinate incident response and operational recovery efforts to ensure timely resolution and resilience against cybersecurity events

Oversee and enhance key security systems (firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, SIEM, etc.) to maintain a strong defense posture

Establish and maintain KPIs, and prepare regular reports on incident trends, vulnerabilities, and overall security effectiveness for executive leadership

Evaluate emerging technologies, perform regular vulnerability testing, and implement improvements to strengthen security capabilities

Partner with internal departments, third-party vendors, and leadership to align on security goals and ensure effective communication

Stay current on cybersecurity risks and trends, advising leadership on potential impacts and recommended strategies

Qualification

Cybersecurity operationsIncident responseIdentityAccess ManagementData securityCISSP certificationITIL certificationProject Management certificationVulnerability testingBusiness acumenLeadershipCommunication skillsCollaborationDetail-oriented

Required

Five (5) years of experience in Information Technology, audit or compliance roles of progressively increasing responsibility

Five (5) years of related work experience leading a Cybersecurity organization

Bachelor's degree in a technology or Business related field of study such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Business or Business Information Systems

Reliable transportation for travel in the Austin area as required

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification

ITIL Foundation-level certification or above

Unexpired PMP or equivalent PMI-based Project Management certification

Strong understanding of relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including FERPA, FedRAMP, TAC 202, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA

Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, COBIT as well as those from NIST standards( 800-53 and Cybersecurity Framework)

Working knowledge of a wide range of technologies and best practices for securing databases, servers, applications, networks, and integrations

Expert knowledge of the key concepts in user access controls, authentication mechanisms, and identity management principles

Strong knowledge of data privacy regulations, encryption, data security tools, and recovery techniques

Familiarity with accounting practices, PMI-based project management, and ITIL-based IT Service Management (ITSM) concepts

Proven ability to lead teams effectively, coordinate others' work, and maintain positive, collaborative relationships

Demonstrated experience in IT operations, access management, data protection, and security hardware configuration

Skilled in assessing, testing, and reporting vulnerabilities to strengthen organizational security posture

Experienced in overseeing external partners for outsourced operations and implementation of new security tools

Strong business acumen, conceptual thinking, and planning abilities for driving informed, strategic decisions

Self-motivated and detail-oriented with strong communication, organization, confidentiality, and follow-through skills

Preferred

Ten (10) years of experience in Information Technology, audit or compliance roles with progressively increasing responsibility, including at least seven (7) years in information security

Seven (7) years of related work experience leading Cybersecurity teams

Company

Austin Community College

Austin Community College is a nationally recognized two-year college serving Central Texas.

Founded in 1973

Austin, tx, US

1001-5000 employees

http://austincc.edu

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