Director of Information Security

Maricopa Community College district
Tempe, AZ, United States
$108.5K-$141.1K a year
Full-time
Part-time
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Director of Information SecurityJob ID : 320254Location : District Support Services CntrFull / Part Time : Full TimeRegular / Temporary : RegularSalary Range : $108,521.

00 - $141,077.00 / annually, DOEGrade : 125Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pmSummer Hours : Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pmWork Calendar : 12 MonthsJob Summary : Information Technology Services (ITS) at the MCCCD is looking for a forward-thinking Director of Information Security.

Under the direction of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), the Director will plan, direct, and implement strategic information technologies and integrated systems across the District.

The Director will use a collaborative and shared-resource process to lead Information Security's Center of Excellence (COE) program.

Using a combination of internal and external resources, the Director will provide information security expertise and bridge gaps between application knowledge and information security guidelines throughout MCCCD.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to service excellence, innovation, student success, integrity, and diversity in all matters.

Essential Functions : 35% - Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of staff; approves staff selection, directs training and the disciplinary process;

identifies training needs and presents professional growth opportunities; oversees and / or participates in the delivery of staff training and mentoring.

25% - Assigns Information Security and college resources as a matter of urgency and / or planned projects; develops and implements metrics related to performance and customer satisfaction, including service level agreements;

collaborates with District and college personnel to promote the whole of Maricopa information security program, enhance services, and foster relationships with college IT professionals.

10% - Oversees threat assessment activities and the vulnerability management program; continuously researches, recommends, and implements operational best practices and IT directives to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

10% - Collaborates with internal and external auditors to field audit results, review, respond, and remediate any security control or compliance issues and align with best practices.

  • 10% - Directs operational activities in case of an incident or security breach; develops, maintains, and updates incident response plans;
  • ensures timely resolution while minimizing damage and communicating updates as appropriate.5% - Acts on behalf of the CISO as requested;

attends and participates in local and system-wide meetings, project teams, and task forces.5% - Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in information technology or directly related field and six (6) years of professional experience in information security, which includes two (2) years of supervisory experience.

ORAssociate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in information technology or directly related field and eight (8) years of professional experience in information security, which includes two (2) years of supervisory experience.

ORHigh School Diploma / GED and ten (10) years of professional experience in information security, which includes two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Desired Qualifications : A. Experience managing an information security operations program and team, preferably in higher education.

B. Possession of current, relevant information security certifications such as CISSP, CISM / A, Certified Ethical Hacker, GIAC / SANS, etc.

C. Experience leading a security operations center or performing as a security operations leader.D. Experience fostering relationships in a decentralized, geographically dispersed environment.

E. Working knowledge of governance and compliance frameworks such as FERPA, HIPAA, NIST, PCI-DSS.Special Working Conditions : This position can be performed from anywhere in the U.

S. MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas. May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor.

How to Apply : Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications.

A cover letter may further highlight an applicant's knowledge, skill and abilities. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information : Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.

Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked).

Provide employment history in a month / year format (e.g., 09 / 07 to 10 / 11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.

Three professional references, preferably current and / or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Posting Close Date : Open until filled. First Review July 22nd, 2024. Applications received after the review date may not be screened.

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act : Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states : "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination.

Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses.

Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

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