Chief Information Security Officer and Architect @ Minnesota State

Chief Information Security Officer and ArchitectMinnesota State

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Working Title : Chief Information Security Officer and Architect

Institution : St. Cloud State University

Classification Title : Systems Supervisor

Bargaining Unit / Union : 216 : Middle Management Association

City : St. Cloud

FLSA : Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time : Full time

Employment Condition : Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range : $41.69 - $71.54

Job Description : This position exists to provide vision and leadership for developing and supporting IT security initiatives throughout the organization. The Systems Supervisor (Chief Information Security Officer and Architect, or CISO) directs the planning and implementation of enterprise IT systems, business operation, and facility defenses against IT security breaches and vulnerability issues. This individual is also responsible for auditing existing systems while directing the administration of security policies, activities, and standards. This position is the primary contact for all IT security issues on campus. The role includes reducing on-prem footprint and surface attach, reducing the number of OS instances to secure / maintain, leveraging SaaS alternatives to shift to globally available, modern, and secure platforms, and continuing to automate infrastructure change management. The CISO oversees, implements, and monitors the security and business continuity requirements levied by department and institution procedures and policies, Minnesota State policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal laws, regulations, guidelines, and business and industry standards.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information technology, engineering, business administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and data security experience.
• CISSP certification : To be considered for this position you must have current CISSP certification or obtain CISSP certification within your probationary period.
• Five years of related IT experience in data security including a combination of the following :
• 3 years’ experience in database design and analysis, secure networking, application development, or system administration within a complex enterprise environment.
• 3 years’ experience leading and managing large-scale technology projects.
• 3 years’ experience supervising or leading data security or architecture personnel.
• Ability to create a successful team by engaging the right people and leveraging individual strengths.
• Advanced problem-solving abilities sufficient to analyze situations and make decisions based upon research and understanding impact of risks.
• Considerable knowledge of business theory, processes, management, budgeting, and operations.
• Experience in planning, organizing, and developing IT security and facility security system technologies.
• Substantial exposure to data processing, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications, custom application development, data integration, outsourced systems, and cloud platforms.
• Demonstrated experience with implementing information security regulations including PCI, HIPAA, FERPA.
• Experience implementing robust security controls for infrastructure, applications, data, and identity / access management.
• Experience in maintaining knowledge of department and institution procedures and policies, as well as local, state, and federal laws.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills sufficient to communicate technical ideas to both technical and non-technical staff.
• Customer service skills sufficient to actively listen to and understand customer needs.

Preferred Qualifications :

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work) : Monday-Friday; 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm

About : The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, particularly the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Notably, we uphold the advancement of DEI and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment.

Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found at : http : / / www.stcloudstate.edu

Benefits Information : At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance, a Pension Plan, and other retirement investment options.

Desired Start Date : 02-26-2025

Position End Date :

Open Date : 01-22-2025

Close Date : 01-30-2025

Posting Contact Name : Courtney Marie Graber

Posting Contact Email : tv6453lo@minnstate.edu

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Salary : $42 - $72