Director of Security Assurance

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date
05/20/2026

Closing date
Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Number
1129554

Position Title
Director of Security Assurance

Location of Position
Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?
Hybrid

Employment Category
Regular Full Time

Position Purpose

The Director of Security Assurance leads Dartmouth’s cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance functions within the Office of Information Security. The role establishes and maintains the institutional security policy framework, enterprise risk management program, third party risk oversight, awareness initiatives, and audit support processes, translating complex regulatory and research security requirements into actionable institutional standards.

Operating in a decentralized academic environment with shared governance, the Director advises the CISO and senior leadership on institutional cyber risk posture, ensures compliance with applicable federal and state requirements, and partners across academic and administrative units to embed security and risk management practices that support Dartmouth’s teaching, research, and clinical missions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated commitment to a collaborative, mission driven environment...