Chief Information Security Officer

1 month ago


Greensboro, United States University of North Carolina at Greensboro Full time
Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number
002471

Functional Title
Chief Information Security Officer

Position Type
Staff

Position Eclass
E2 - SAAO II 12 Month Leave Earning

University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The Information Technology Services Division is a strategic partner to the executive team in achieving the goals of the university. The Vice Chancellor for Information Technology Services and Chief Information Officer reports directly to the Chancellor and is a member of the Chancellor's Council. IT services are highly centralized at UNCG, with ITS providing and managing all of the technology services consumed by students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This structure affords amazing opportunities for technology leaders to research, launch, and implement ideas that have a lasting positive impact on the university.

Position Summary

The CISO has enterprise-wide leadership responsibility for establishing and maintaining information security policies and standards, executing IT risk management processes, guiding efforts to identify, detect, and respond to security threats, and maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of University information resources.

The CISO will:

  • Develop and implement a strategic, long-term information security strategy to ensure that UNC Greensboro's information resources are adequately protected.
  • Lead the development of comprehensive information security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines, and oversee their approval, dissemination, and maintenance.
  • Ensure that the information security management program enforces compliance with applicable policies, laws, regulations, and contractual requirements.
  • Lead efforts to monitor and maintain compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, PCI, DMCA, GDPR, and other applicable laws and regulations, as well as University and UNC System policies.
  • Work to strike an optimal balance between the necessity for business and pedagogical functionality with the need for security, safety and data privacy in all aspects of University operations.
  • Identify, evaluate, and report on information security risks, program developments, and improvement projects to the executive committees and the Board of Trustees, and provide subject matter expertise on security standards and best practices.
  • Work with senior leaders across the university to identify and assess IT risks, establish risk tolerance, navigate risk acceptance processes, monitor remediation efforts, and implement mitigating and compensating controls necessary to reduce IT risks to acceptable levels.
  • Act as the champion for the enterprise information security program and foster a security-aware culture through creative and effective efforts towards ongoing Security Awareness Training & Education (SATE).
  • Develop, mentor, lead, and manage a high-performing cross-functional team of information security, risk, and compliance professionals.
  • Be an active participant and take a leadership role in relevant councils, committees, and working groups in areas related to IT Governance, Information Security, Data Governance, Identity & Access, and Privacy.
  • Supervise all aspects of security operations for the daily defense of the University, including monitoring, detection, investigation, and response to attacks, vulnerabilities, and emergent threats.
  • Oversee the evaluation, selection, and implementation of information security solutions that are innovative, cost-effective, and minimally disruptive.
  • Partner with enterprise architects, infrastructure engineers, and application development teams to ensure that UNCG technologies are developed and maintained according to security policies, frameworks, and guidelines.
  • Supervise efforts to satisfy regulatory requirements, including execution of internal and external IT audit activities and implementation of remediation actions.
  • Develop business-focused metrics to measure the effectiveness of the information security program, and work to increase the maturity of the program over time.
  • Monitor the industry and external environment for emerging threats and advise relevant stakeholders on appropriate postures in response to the changing threat landscape.
  • Liaise with law enforcement and other advisory bodies as necessary to ensure that the organization maintains a strong security posture.
  • Oversee incident response planning and the investigation of security breaches, and assist with any associated disciplinary, public relations, and legal matters.
  • Oversee and lead the creation, communication, and implementation of a process for managing vendor risk and other third-party risk.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher with a major in computer science, information technology, business or public administration, or related disciplines; OR equivalent combination of education and/or experience
  • Deep expertise and technical knowledge in the information security and risk management domains
  • 10+ years of experience managing an information security area, program, or office with a proven track record of creating and maintaining information security practices and/or services
  • Demonstrated recent experience and achievements with managing and prospering a comprehensive information security program, including well-known IT and information security standards (i.e. ISO 27001/2, COBIT), auditable compliance, policy governance, data management, and risk management
  • Ability to effectively communicate security concepts and strategies and influence best-practice adoption to a wide variety of audiences
  • Knowledge of Higher Education policies and best practices in regard to FERPA, HIPAA, FISMA, GLBA, and other regulations
  • Strong customer service ethic
  • Demonstrated recent experience in a senior leadership role with accountability to executive management
  • Outstanding communication abilities, both written and verbal


Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Preferred Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Range
Salary commensurate with experience

Org #-Department
Info Technology Services - 23101

Job Open Date
07/09/2024

For Best Consideration Date
07/16/2024

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

FTE
1.000

Type of Appointment
Permanent

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

Number of Months per Year
12

FLSA
Exempt

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