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SUMMARY
Open until filled-
The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for establishing and maintaining the information security program to ensure that information assets and associated technology, applications, systems, infrastructure and processes are adequately protected in the digital ecosystem in which we operate. The CISO is responsible for identifying, evaluating and reporting on legal and regulatory, IT, and cybersecurity risk to information assets, while supporting and advancing business objectives.
The CISO reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), is a member of the Technology Services leadership team and serves a key role in college leadership, working closely with senior administration, academic leaders, and the campus community. The CISO is an advocate for the Institution's total information security needs and is responsible for the development and delivery of a comprehensive information security strategy to optimize the security posture of the college.
The CISO position requires a visionary leader with sound knowledge of the college environment and a working knowledge of cybersecurity technologies covering the college network as well as the broader digital ecosystem. The CISO will proactively work with business units and ecosystem partners to implement practices that meet agreed-on policies and standards for information security; should understand IT and must oversee a variety of cybersecurity and risk management activities related to IT to ensure the achievement of business outcomes where the business process is dependent on technology. The CISO will be responsible for implementing and running the enterprise information security program. The CISO should understand and articulate the impact of cybersecurity on (digital) business and be able to communicate this to the senior stakeholders. A key element of the CISO's role is working with the CIO, Executive Management and college leadership team to determine acceptable levels of risk for the organization.
The CISO leads the development and implementation of a security program that leverages collaborations and campus-wide resources, facilitates information security governance, advises senior leadership on security direction and resource investments, and designs appropriate policies to manage information security risk. The complexity of this position requires a leadership approach that is engaging, imaginative, and collaborative, with a sophisticated ability to work with other leaders to set the best balance between security strategies and other priorities at the campus level.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in a technology or Business related field of study such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business or Business Information Systems required.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
BENEFITS
Gaston College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our regular** employees.
**Please note: Temporary (part-time) employees do not earn benefits.
Full Time
$202k-256k (estimate)
06/28/2024
07/15/2024
gaston.edu
LINCOLNTON, NC
500 - 1,000
1964
JOHN MCHUGH
<$5M
Gaston College is an open-door public community college, located in Gaston and Lincoln counties in North Carolina. Gaston College promotes student success and lifelong learning through high quality, affordable, and comprehensive educational programs and services responding to economic and workforce development needs.