Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania seeks ambitious, qualified candidates for the position of Director of Information Security, Risk, and Compliance who are committed to providing proficient and knowledgeable Information Technology Security service to our students, faculty, staff, and university IT systems.
Join a dynamic and rewarding work environment at a multi-campus institution committed to fostering academic excellence, enhancing student success, and driving innovation in higher education.
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), was formed in July 2022 through the integration of Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield Universities to become one of the largest universities within the PASSHE system.
Responsibilities
The scope of this position is University-wide including Commonwealth University campus locations in Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield, and Clearfield. Accountable to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the delivery of enterprise-wide IT security and risk-related services to the University and as the CIO’s senior advisor for IT security.
Works with the CIO and executive and senior management to develop and implement security strategy across all campuses, including leading the creation and updating of IT security-related policies, procedures, guidelines, training, documentation and awareness campaigns. Responsible for oversight of security issues related to relevant IT infrastructure, architecture, data protection, audit preparation, audit responses and incident responses.
Works in partnership with the CIO to determine IT security-related customer care functions (training, documentation, website, help desk escalations, etc.) as well as on overall IT system architecture matters. Issues directives as appropriate (both to IT entities and to end users) with regards to policy and procedure compliance.
Supervises Information Security Analysts and the operation of the IT Security Office. Represents the CIO as directed on University, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, and other regional, state and national organizations with IT security focus and/or oversight. Determines the composition and mission of University IT security-focused committees, task forces, action teams, etc., and actively engages entities with a specific interest in IT security policies and procedures. Responsible for strategic planning and budgeting for IT Security.
Qualifications
1. B.S. Computer Science, Management Information Systems, related field or equivalent experience.
2. Minimum of 10 years of experience in a variety of information technology roles, with a minimum of seven years of a demonstrated increase in levels of responsibility with IT security-related duties as well as broad leadership experience in a large-scale information technology organization.
For full position requirements and description, including application procedures, please visit https://commonwealthu.peopleadmin.com/postings/2846. For full consideration, applications must be recieved by November 18, 2024. EEO Employer.