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Job No. 155365

  • Job Title:
  • Information Security Officer
  • Employer:
  • University of Central Missouri
  • Location:
  • Warrensburg , MO
  • Posting Date:
  • 04-Apr-2025
  • Description:
  • 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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