Job No. 155365
- Job Title:
- Information Security Officer
- Employer:
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University of Central Missouri
- Location:
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Warrensburg , MO
- Posting Date:
- 04-Apr-2025
- Description:
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Description
The Information Security Officer (ISO) is responsible for overall planning, development, implementation, and oversight of the University's information security program. The ISO works collaboratively with the campus community to establish information security programs to include Information security policies, practices and standards. Management of information security team and resources. Developing and managing information security incident response and management, risk assessment, security-related architecture, security awareness and training. Serves as the primary information security liaison to federal, state, local and professional organizations
Examples of Duties
25%
Information security policy, practices, and standards
Plan, develop, implement, and oversee the University’s information security program in support of academic and administrative information systems and technology
Lead the development and work with University leadership to implement effective and reasonable policies and practices
Collaborate with Office of Technology leadership, Deans, and administrative leaders to maintain and update an IT security risk management program, while building relationships and goodwill
25%
Information security team and resources
Provide management, leadership, supervision, and accountability of the Information Security team
Mentor Information Security team members and implement professional development plans for all members of the team
Prepare financial forecasts for security operations and maintenance of security assets
Engage in professional development to maintain continual growth in professional skills and knowledge essential to the position
10%
Information security awareness and training
Communicate information security-related issues to campus on a regular basis
Design and implement education programs focused on user awareness and security compliance
10%
Information security incident response and management
Develop security incident response plans
Lead the Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) in investigation and resolution of major security incidents
10%
Information risk assessment and management
Provide leadership, direction and guidance in assessing and evaluating information security risks
Work with internal/external auditors for required security assessments and audits
10%
Information security-related architecture
Develop, implement and administer technical security standards, security services and tools
10%
Primary information security liaison to federal, state, local and professional organizations
Lead efforts to internally assess and evaluate the adequacy of the security controls for the University’s information and technology systems to protect against threats and verify compliance with state and federal statutory and regulatory requirements
Typical Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
Education may be substituted for experience or if experience may be substituted for education. Note that equivalencies are based on the following: AA = 2 years experience; BA/BS = 4 years experience; MA/MS = 6 years experience.
Experience:
Eight years of progressive management experience in a technology environment with increasing levels of responsibility in a combination of information security and systems/network administration. Experience in a higher education technology environment is preferred.
- Contact information:
- University of Central Missouri
- Warrensburg, MO 64093
- United States
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