"Chief Information Security Officer"

Job Description

Job ID: 294764
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

IT Security

Job Summary

Develop and deliver a comprehensive university-wide information security and privacy program. Ensure information created, acquired, or maintained by University and its authorized users is in accordance with an intended purpose. Protect University information and infrastructure from external or internal threats to ensure that University complies with statutory and regulatory requirements regarding information access, security, and privacy.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to the information security team including professional development, mentoring, resource allocation, financial planning
• Stays knowledgeable of best-of-breed information security technologies and key vendors
• Maintains current understanding of IT threat landscape for universities
• Acts as primary liaison with university system cybersecurity staff
• Serves as part of the Information Technology Services executive leadership team
• Fosters a cybersecurity culture predicated on benchmarking, analysis, and reporting leading to a mature organization
• Chairs committee(s) for key security and risk stakeholders to develop and review enterprise security and risk strategies
• Reviews and approves security policies, control, and cyber incident response planning
• Ensures regulatory compliance with enterprise security policies and sets policies for sharing information across platforms
• Develops and maintains information security awareness programs; customizes communication tools and campaigns targeting multiple service communities
• Coordinates business continuity planning efforts across business units and integrated services group
• Engages with client communities to align policy with need

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience
Five (5) or more years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
CISSP or equivalent professional certifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's Degree

Preferred Experience
Management experience in higher education environment
Experience with research computing

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with Experience

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
Experienced in leading IT operations
Able to manage staff, timelines, and resources in a fast-paced technology division with often competing demands
Negotiates and works with vendors and consultants
Fosters to new technologies and implement solutions to address customer needs
Competent in IT risk assessment and management, IT continuity management, IT governance formulation, and organizational change management

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
Knowledgeable about privacy and protection of sensitive data (i.e., FERPA, HIPAA, etc.)
Knowledgeable about information technology and related trends and management of technology-related projects
Knowledge of national and international regulatory compliances and frameworks, such as NIST 800, CIS, ISO, SOX, BASEL II, EU DPD, HIPAA, and PCI DSS
Working knowledge of IT financial management and IT audit
Adept in information policy formulation, information security management, and business risk management
Understandings of project management principles
Understands trade-offs required to manage different levels of risk tolerance and risk exposure across the organization and balance this with risk investments
Knowledge of enterprise integrated systems, event-driven programs, and the potentials of process automation and artificial intelligence

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Displays creative problem solving
Proficient in presenting technical and business subjects to technical and non-technical audiences

Apply Before Date

April 30, 2026

Application review may begin on February 13, 2026.