"Director of Information Security / Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)"

Job Details

Job Posting:JR101263 Director of Information Security / Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) (Open)

Department:BSU Business Operations, PM

Position Type:Regular

Open Date:09-07-2025

Job Description:The Director of Information Security / Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive information security strategy supporting academic, research, and administrative functions. This strategic leader will direct the Information Security Office (ISO), manage audits, oversee compliance, and serve as the primary authority on institutional cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a campus-wide security program
• Oversee ISO and Info Assurance Specialists
• Implement secure cloud and zero-trust architectures
• Direct GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) efforts
• Manage audits and incident response
• Promote cybersecurity awareness
• Advise senior leadership and external partners
• Manage security vendors and budgets
• Support grant and research cybersecurity needs

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field
• 10+ years of cybersecurity leadership experience
• Strong understanding of NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA
• CISSP certification required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Experience with higher ed data compliance
• Familiarity with research security standards

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Visas and labor certification will not be sponsored for this position. Application only accepted from citizens or permanent residents. Note: Position excluded from Union Representation and Collective Bargaining

Additional Job Information:Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission; employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts