Job Summary

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is a senior-level IT leadership position responsible for overseeing the enterprise cybersecurity program and providing strategic leadership in IT governance, risk and cross-functional management of information and technology security across the organization.

FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.

Job Description

Typical duties include but not limited to:

Partners and leads the cybersecurity function across the organization to ensure consistent, high-quality information security management in support of the organization goals.
Develops the cybersecurity strategy and operating model in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the organization's risk management approach and compliance monitoring for non-digital risk areas.
Establishes a cybersecurity governance framework by implementing a structured governance program, including the creation of a cybersecurity steering committee or advisory board.
Collaborates with the procurement office to ensure cybersecurity requirements are integrated into contracts by coordinating with vendor management and procurement teams.
Develops and updates policies and procedures to safeguard information assets, addressing emerging threats and industry standards while identifying, evaluating, and managing cybersecurity risks to the organization.
Oversees risk evaluation and compliance management processes while developing risk management frameworks to prioritize and mitigate potential cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents.
Advises on the cyber risk posture of the organization, including the mandatory application of controls.
Ensures the organization complies with relevant legal, regulatory, and industry standards. Maintains awareness of evolving laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.
Manages resources in alignment with the IT workforce plan and supports the CIO in budgeting for the cybersecurity function by monitoring and reporting any discrepancies.
Develops a cybersecurity vision and strategy aligned with organizational priorities to support business objectives while securing senior stakeholder buy-in. This includes creating, implementing, and monitoring a comprehensive cybersecurity program that ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization’s information assets, as well as compliance with safety, privacy, reliability, and resilience requirements.
Manages and contains cybersecurity incidents and events to protect corporate IT assets, intellectual property, regulated data and the company's reputation.
Manages an effective cybersecurity organization consisting of direct reports including hiring, training, staff development, performance management and review process.
Leads the development of IT policies, procedures, and performance management processes, while providing guidance on information security governance to ensure that security initiatives are effectively integrated throughout the organization.
Liaises with external agencies, including law enforcement, SUS CISOs, and other advisory bodies, to ensure the organization maintains a strong security posture and stays informed of relevant threats identified by these entities.
Stays current with developments in new market trends and innovations in Cybersecurity and technology.

Other Job Duties

May be responsible for developing and managing strategic vendor and partnership relationships.
May oversee the execution of high-impact, enterprise wide, strategic programs or initiatives.
May oversee IT workforce management, including the sourcing, training and development of staff.
May assume full CIO responsibilities (or those responsibilities as directed) during the CIO's absence.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

This position requires fourteen years of professional, full-time experience, or as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business, or a closely related degree and ten years of professional, full-time experience.
Five years of leadership responsibility, including strategy, budgeting, and managing multiple cross functional teams.
Demonstrated experience influencing key stakeholders across the organization and within complex contexts

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business or closely related field.
IT leadership and management experience in a higher education setting.
Experience in Infrastructure and Operations.
Experience building a security program.
Experience in risk and compliance management.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Expert knowledge of current and emerging technologies, technology directions, and strategic application to business needs, including the ability to differentiate between a relevant trend and hype.
Knowledge of infrastructure planning and operations, design and deployment, as well as system life cycle management.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, workforce modeling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Skill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse group of staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
Ability to improve operational efficiency, service delivery and information management across the IT organization
Ability to provide strong, consistent leadership in various situations when numerous and diverse demands are involved.
Ability to effectively manage the work of others by providing guidance and motivation while establishing goals and expectations of accountability.
Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment.

Pay Grade: 23

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