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North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State Unive Chief Information Security Officer in Greensboro, North Carolina
Description:
North Carolina A&T State University is partnering with ACES in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by February 5, 2024. All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include a cover letter and resume. The link to the online description is https://acesrch.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a21esjygfdlq . The link to their portal is https://acesrch.applicantstack.com/x/login.
Inquiries and questions: Please send to NCATAVCITDCIO@acesrch.com. Nominations and referrals: Please send the nominee’s name, title, and contact information if available to nominations@acesrch.com.
The Chief Information Security Officer ( CISO ) leads campus efforts to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the university’s information resources.
The CISO works with the CIO , Deputy CIO , and other leaders to establish and implement effective information security policies and standards, maintain an efficient, reliable, and secure network, and manage risk associated with information resources.
The CISO is responsible for security operations, incident response, compliance, and security awareness training.
The CISO reports to the Vice Chancellor of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer ( CIO ) and is a key member of the Information Technology Services ( ITS ) leadership team.
The CISO works with other leaders to ensure a high level of service to faculty, staff, and students, and a high level of performance and security from technology systems.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
Information Technology Services ( ITS ) strengthens and supports the university’s mission of teaching, research, and scholarly application of knowledge by providing the information technology infrastructure, software, hardware, and support to achieve the university’s strategic goals.
ITS is comprised of nine departments which work with the university community to provide the information technology support and services required to realize operational excellence, integrate advanced technology, and create efficient and effective technology solutions.
Internal job number: 007454
Requirements:
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with four years’ experience of progressive related experience, or
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with six
years’ experience of progressive related experience.
Leadership experience in information security or a closely related field.
Detailed knowledge of the requirements of information security laws, regulations, and standards and their incorporation into technology systems design.
Experience with risk management and assessment, incident response, monitoring, and reporting.
Significant technical knowledge of and experience with network, server, storage, endpoint, and cybersecurity systems, and related management and monitoring applications.
In-depth knowledge of technology systems from Microsoft, Red Hat, VMware, NetApp, Palo Alto, Extreme, Cisco, and other leading vendors.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with technology systems.
Ability to act independently with little or no guidance, especially during incident response situations where IT managers are unavailable.
Demonstrated ability to analyze, understand, and effectively communicate business requirements and technical design.
Demonstrated ability to use effective problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills to influence management and staff, as well as internal and external partners.
Demonstrated project management experience and excellent analytical skills.
Demonstrated strong customer service orientation, experience in partnering with other units, and fostering a team spirit within the department.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community and with a commitment to outstanding client service.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with ITS staff and university stakeholders of all levels of technical ability.
Preferred:
An advanced degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with eight years’ experience.
Significant leadership experience in information security in a higher education setting.
Knowledge of information system architecture, disaster recovery, business continuity, and computer systems performance and resilience.
Experience with external security audits or assessments.
Experience with management of diverse staff.