Director of Information Security Job at Oberlin
The Center for Information Technology (CIT) at
Oberlin College invites applications for the position of Director of Information Security. This is a full-time, 12-month recurring Administrative and Professional (A&PS) staff position, reporting to the CIO.
A key member of the CIT senior leadership team, the Director is primarily responsible for the college information security, develop and execute proactive strategies to protect the College’s information and technology assets from cyber threats and risks. The director of information security also works with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, industry standards, and best practices related to information security.
Responsibilities
- Information Security Program: Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program to address identified gaps, including business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
- Compliance: Establish and enforce policies and procedures for handling sensitive information in compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and other relevant regulations. Ensure regulatory compliance with relevant information security regulations and manage relationships with 3rd party auditors.
- Vulnerability management: Identify, assess, and mitigate vulnerabilities in technology systems, including patching or upgrading software, implementing network security controls, and providing end-user training.
- Risk assessment: Perform regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential insider threats, such as weak passwords, unsecured devices, or lack of access controls.
- Business continuity and Disaster planning: Oversee regular testing and training for the college’s business continuity and disaster planning program to ensure its effectiveness. Develop and maintain a robust data backup and recovery strategy, including regular backups to off-site locations and testing the recovery process
- Security culture collaboration: Collaborate with users and other departments to foster a culture of information security awareness and best practices.
- Project management and accountability: Model and champion project management, transparency, proper change management culture in the team and facilitate priority setting and decision making.
- Leadership and DEI: Attracting and retaining a diverse workforce by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging professional growth through training and mentorship opportunities.
- Information Security Trends: Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continuously improve the college’s IT infrastructure and security posture.
- Advising the CIO: Work closely with the CIO to understand the CIT vision for the college and provide expertise and recommendations on security initiatives to minimize risk to an acceptable level.
Essential Job Functions
Marginal Job Functions
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in information security & leadership role.
- Strong understanding of information security frameworks, such as NIST, ISO, and COBIT.
- Strong knowledge of industry standards and best practices in information security, including FERPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOC II Type I/II.
- Proven experience in developing and maintaining cyber security and risk management programs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience in performing vendor risk assessments and managing 3rd party auditors.
- Knowledge of SIEM and vulnerability management tools.
- Familiarity with BCP/DR planning and testing.
- Relevant security certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in higher education information security
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
- ITIL 4 certification
- PMP certification
Compensation
Within the range established for this Administrative and Professional Staff position, salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Compensation includes an excellent benefits package including tuition benefits for eligible children to attend Oberlin College and many other institutions. This position would have the opportunity to work a hybrid work schedule.
Compensation includes an excellent benefits package including tuition benefits for eligible children to attend Oberlin College and many other institutions. This position would have the opportunity to work a hybrid work schedule.
Special Instructions to Applicants
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All applicants will be required to submit a cover letter, resume and list of professional references.
All applicants will be required to submit a cover letter, resume and list of professional references.
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References
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