Director of Information Security

Hofstra University • Hempstead, NY

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About The Position

This role requires a Director of Information Security with a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of full-time professional experience in information technology, including successful and progressively responsible roles in information security or a related area. The candidate must demonstrate fluency in written and spoken English, the ability to communicate technical details effectively to diverse audiences, and a willingness to carry out responsibilities with humility, grace, and optimism. A strong understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for academic, cultural, and social diversity within the Hofstra University community is essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum five years of full-time professional experience in information technology.
• Evidence of successful and progressively responsible roles in information security or related area.
• Demonstrated fluency in written and spoken English with the sophistication necessary to effectively communicate technical details to both technical and non-technical individuals.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to carry out the essential responsibilities listed with humility, grace, and optimism.
• Demonstrated understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the academic, cultural, and social diversity in the Hofstra University community.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in computer science, computer engineering, information security, or related field strongly preferred.
• One or more relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM/A, etc.) strongly preferred.
• Experience with state and federal information security regulatory requirements (GLBA, FERPA, HIPAA, etc.) and other compliance requirements (PCI, etc.).
• Knowledge of and experience applying industry-standard IT security frameworks (NIST, IHECF, etc.).
• Significant experience in computing and information security, network security issues, and security incident response and recovery in a higher education environment.
• Significant experience in communicating information security principles and concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and success in improving cybersecurity awareness in a higher education environment.
• Working knowledge of the information security policy and regulatory environment of information security, particularly in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience and success in advising and collaborating with key stakeholders relevant to the essential responsibilities listed, including senior leadership, Internal Audit, outside auditors, and consultants.
• Professional experience in a leadership role in a higher education institution.

Responsibilities

• Grow in levels of responsibility, complexity of work, numbers, and sophistication of employees.
• Effectively communicate technical details to both technical and non-technical individuals.
• Carry out essential responsibilities with humility, grace, and optimism.
• Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the academic, cultural, and social diversity in the Hofstra University community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director