OculusIT · 1 day ago
Chief Information Security Officer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
15+ years expOculusIT is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to provide guidance on information security best practices within the higher education sector. This role involves developing and implementing a comprehensive information security program, managing client information security programs, and ensuring compliance with various regulations.
Cloud ComputingCyber SecurityEnterprise ApplicationsHigher EducationIT InfrastructureIT ManagementOutsourcing
Hiring Manager
Sajad Sheikh
Responsibilities
Serve remotely as CISO for institutions of Higher Education across the country
Responsible for the overall management, maintenance, improvement and effectiveness of client information security programs
Responsible for the development and delivery of a comprehensive information security strategy to optimize the client’s security posture based on risk, priorities and resources
Responsible for risk management, performing a multitude of audits, assessments and exercises to proactively identify gaps, weaknesses and areas of opportunity for security planning, projects and initiatives
Responsible for monitoring, tracking and meeting compliance with a multitude of laws, regulations and mandates (GLBA, PCI, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.)
Responsible for the adoption and integration of various information security frameworks (NIST, ISO, CIS, CMMC, etc.) and provide guidance on improving maturity
Lead information security governance efforts in order to build a comprehensive data program (data discovery, classification, stewardship and data protection)
Lead efforts to internally assess, evaluate and make recommendations to management regarding the adequacy of the security controls for client’s information and technology systems, providing written reports, recommendations and other appropriate mitigation/action plans
Responsible for Vendor Management performing security reviews of new and existing vendors utilizing HECVAT, SOC reports, Contracts, VPAT’s etc. in order to ensure Third Party/Vendor risk portfolios are tracked, maintained and monitored
Responsible for University wide Information Security Awareness Training efforts, including phishing campaign strategies, curriculum development, new-hire training and effective deployment strategies
Qualification
Required
15 - 20 years of experience in IT area's related to information security
A four-year degree from an accredited institution, equivalent qualification or experience
One or more security-specific certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA
Proven experience as a higher education technology services leader
Excellent knowledge of higher education IT systems, applications and security
Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
A hands-on collaborative style of working is a must
Technical and cybersecurity competence (understands services, software, hardware)
Experience of best practices within information security and risk management
An understanding of legislation and regulations that impact information security
An understanding of current and emerging threats and countermeasures and the organizational challenges to addressing these threats
Proven relationship builder; internally and externally
Previous higher education clients service experience
Proven account management skills required in order to create, maintain and enhance customer relationships
Extremely detail oriented
Motivated, goal oriented, persistent and a skilled negotiator
High level of initiative and works well in a team environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Handles stressful situations and deadline pressures well
Plans and carries out responsibilities with minimal direction
Company
OculusIT
Higher education's high-touch, customer-centric IT services partner of choice.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2M2025-04-28Acquired
2023-07-15Series Unknown
2022-07-16Series Unknown
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