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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

C-Level Executive

June 29, 2026

Location

Cambridge, MA

MIT

Type

Full-time Hybrid

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree
15+ Years Cybersecurity/IT
5+ Years Senior Leadership
10+ Years Team Management
Enterprise Security Programs
Compliance & Data Privacy
Risk Management & Incident Response
Security Architecture

Research Areas

Cybersecurity
Information Security
Risk Management
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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER (CISO), Information Systems and Technology (IS&T), establishes and leads the enterprise-wide information security strategy across MIT. The CISO leads other overall direction and implementation of the information security policies, programs, and procedures to protect information security assets. The CISO positions the information security teams to provide an efficient, effective, and up-to-date risk management environment in support of IS&T’s goals. The position is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enforcing enterprise IT security architecture, security standards, and guidelines encompassing information security.

The full job description is available here.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of fifteen years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, information technology or another related field; a minimum of five years of experience in a senior leadership role; a minimum of ten years of experience managing teams; demonstrated experience designing and managing enterprise-wide security programs, policies, and risk mitigation and initiatives; demonstrated expertise in compliance, data privacy laws, risk management, incident response, and security frameworks; and demonstrated experience with security architecture and enterprise technology. PREFERRED: Master’s degree; experience in a higher education environment.

This is a full-time hybrid position.

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the required qualifications for MIT's Chief Information Security Officer role?

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 15 years experience in cybersecurity, information security, or IT. Candidates need 5 years in senior leadership and 10 years managing teams, plus expertise in enterprise security programs, compliance, data privacy, risk management, incident response, and security architecture. Explore executive jobs for similar roles or CV tips.

💼What experience is essential for the CISO position at MIT?

Demonstrated experience designing and managing enterprise-wide security programs, policies, and risk mitigation is crucial, along with expertise in compliance, data privacy laws, incident response, and security frameworks. 10+ years managing teams and security architecture in enterprise technology are required. Check C-level opportunities or AI leadership courses for skill-building.

📅When is the application deadline for this MIT CISO job?

Applications are due by June 29, 2026. The full job description is available here (PDF). Prepare via our free resume template.

🔒What are the key responsibilities of the CISO at MIT?

The CISO establishes and leads enterprise-wide information security strategy, develops IT security architecture, standards, and guidelines, and ensures risk management supports IS&T goals. Focus includes policies, programs, procedures to protect assets. See executive roles for context.

🏠Is the MIT CISO role hybrid, and what are preferred qualifications?

Yes, this is a full-time hybrid position in Cambridge, MA. Preferred: Master’s degree and higher education experience. View hybrid higher ed jobs or employer insights.

📝How to apply for the Chief Information Security Officer job at MIT?

Review the full PDF description linked in the posting and apply via MIT's portal before June 29, 2026. Tailor your application to highlight cybersecurity leadership and risk management expertise. Use our free cover letter template for executives.
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