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Director of Information Security
Plano, TXPosted 5 months ago
Technology/onsitedirector
Job Description
*This position is for immediate hire. Only candidates with the appropriate credentials should apply.
Pay Grade: 880 (Competitive Pay Based on Experience)
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
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Pay Grade: 880 (Competitive Pay Based on Experience)
Primary Purpose:
This position provides vision and leadership for developing and supporting security initiatives. This individual will direct the planning and implementation of enterprise IT systems, business operations, and access control systems against security breaches and vulnerability risk. Responsible for auditing existing systems, while directing the administration of security policies, activities, and standards.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related field.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Five years of relevant work experience, with a minimum of three years in a senior management position where professional and management capabilities are clearly demonstrated
- Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws
- Knowledge of best practices for gathering, analyzing, and meeting business requirements
- Knowledge of planning, organizing, and developing IT security and access control systems
- Knowledge of technology environments, including information security, building security, and defense software
- Knowledge of advanced project management principles, including the ability to manage multiple projects of diverse scope and budget
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, as well as District policies and procedures, and understanding regulations as they relate to security
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate with a broad base of end users and multiple management layers
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Develops and facilitates an information security governance structure that is in alignment with the overarching IT governance structure
- Leads strategic security planning to achieve business goals by prioritizing defense initiatives, coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future security technologies using a risk-based methodology
- Develops and communicates security strategies and action plans to all stakeholders, including the executive team, staff, and customers
- Assists with the design and implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans, procedures, audits, and enhancements
- Develops, implements, maintains, and oversees enforcement of policies, procedures, and associated plans for system security administration and user system access based on industry-standard best practices
- Defines and implements technology security visions through routine written and in-person communications with IT steering committees and District stakeholders
- Works closely with the technical staff to fully secure information, computer, network, and processing systems
- Manages the administration of all computer security systems including all corresponding or associated software, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, cryptography systems, and next generation anti-virus software
- Assesses and communicates all security risks associated with any purchases or practices the District performs
- Develops and maintains an up-to-date information security management framework based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework or other appropriate control framework
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of developments on trends and risks in the security industry, including current and emerging technologies
- Selects, develops, and motivates qualified staff to effectively carry out department functions and provide for the continuity of managerial and specialized skills
- Manage, direct, and assign priorities and personnel to major projects to ensure attainment of district and department goals and objectives
- Budget and manage cost by participating in annual budgeting, ongoing forecasting and making prudent procurement decisions
- Establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence in the team’s knowledge of and concern for educational and business needs
- Be customer service oriented and maintain a professional approach regarding all district matters
- Perform R&D, remain knowledgeable of emerging trends in technology, and keep abreast of innovative practices. Attain and keep current, relevant technology certifications
- Perform special projects, after-hours support and upgrades, and other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned to the area of Cybersecurity.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands:
Mental Demands:
- Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions
- Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
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