Director, Cybersecurity

Broward College

140d • $86,238 - $102,408

About The Position

This position reports to the Chief Technology Officer and is responsible for all cybersecurity strategies and operations for the college. The individual will lead the cybersecurity department, manage the institution’s cybersecurity risk posture, and strengthen its defense against internal and external threats. Responsibilities include developing and implementing comprehensive information security policies and procedures, leading incident response and investigations, conducting cybersecurity awareness sessions, managing internal and external audits, and ensuring third-party information security compliance is met to protect the college’s information systems and data.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• 8 years of progressive experience working in cybersecurity or information technology.
• 3 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Industry certifications preferred (CISSP, CISM, CompTIA).

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience with preparing for and managing internal and external cybersecurity audits.
• Strong command of regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to higher education, such as FERPA, GLBA, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR and other data privacy laws.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the institution’s lead cybersecurity expert, developing strategic vision and roadmap to mature the college’s cybersecurity posture.
• Lead the college’s cybersecurity compliance programs, overseeing all testing and ensuring readiness for internal and external audits.
• Create a culture of cybersecurity awareness across the institution.
• Identify cybersecurity control deficiencies, evaluate risks, develop and execute mitigation plans.
• Review vendor, software and cloud agreements ensuring they meet the institution’s cybersecurity standards.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and management of all cybersecurity projects and initiatives.
• Research, assessment, and recommendation of cybersecurity technologies, manage allotted budget and associated procurement needs.
• Maintain expert knowledge of the threat landscape and future trends by attending consortium meetings, training, workshops, conferences and conducting independent research.
• Own and maintain the cybersecurity incident response and IT business continuity plans, ensuring institutional readiness through tabletop exercises and drills.
• Serve as the escalation point for all major cybersecurity incidents, providing leadership and coordination during emergencies, with 24/7 on-call availability as required.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of cybersecurity professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
• Wellness Program
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Winter and Spring Break Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree