Chief Information Security Officer and Architect

Salary Range:
$41.69 - $71.54

Job Description

This position exists to provide vision and leadership for developing and supporting IT security initiatives throughout the organization. The Systems Supervisor (Chief Information Security Officer and architecture, or CISO) directs the planning and implementation of enterprise IT systems, business operation and facility defenses against IT security breaches and vulnerability issues. This individual is also responsible for auditing existing systems, while directing the administration of security policies, activities and standards. This position is the primary contact for all IT security issues on campus. Reduce on-prem footprint and surface attach, reduce # OS instances to secure/maintain, leverage SaaS alternatives to shift to globally available, modern, and secure platforms. Continue to automate infrastructure change management and invest in our team by researching and learning more about next generation services, align infrastructure to enable the business to achieve a more seamless experience while reducing business, technical, and financial risk. Innovative and modernized approach to advance IT (IDM, platforms, knowledge, skills, tools, OS, audit and compliance, incident response and education and awareness training. The Systems Supervisor (CISO) oversees, implements and monitors the security and business continuity requirements levied by department and institution procedures and policies, Minnesota State policies and procedures, as well as local, state and federal laws, regulations, guidelines and business and industry standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information technology, engineering, business administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and data security experience.
• CISSP certification: To be considered for this position you must have current CISSP certification or obtain CISSP certification within your probationary period.
• Five years of related IT experience in data security including a combination of the following:
• 3 years’ experience in database design and analysis, secure networking, application development, or system administration within a complex enterprise environment
• 3 years’ experience leading and managing large-scale technology projects and ensuring plans are detailing deliverables and resources needs and
• 3 years’ experience supervising or leading data security or architecture personnel.
• Ability to create a successful team by engaging the right people, drawing out and fully leveraging individual strengths of those on the team. Strong ability to set clearly defined, attainable expectations to team members and provide mentoring and coaching.
• Advanced problem-solving abilities sufficient to analyze situations and make decisions based upon research, understanding impact of risks, and negotiation with other individuals and groups.
• Considerable knowledge of business theory, business processes, management, budgeting and business office operations.
• Experience in planning, organizing and developing IT security and facility security system technologies including security standards.
• Substantial exposure to data processing, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications,
• custom application development, data integration, outsourced systems and cloud platforms.
• Demonstrated experience with implementing information security regulations including PCI, HIPAA, FERPA.
• Experience implementing current robust security controls and processes for infrastructure, applications, data, and identity/access management across local and cloud environments. This includes global technology security issues and threats.
• Experience in maintaining knowledge of department and institution procedures and policies, standards developments, Minnesota State policies and procedures, as well as local, state and federal laws, regulations, guidelines and business and industry standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills sufficient to write, prepare, and edit materials such as memos, procedures, reports, presentations etc. Communication skills sufficient to participate in discussions and communicate technical ideas and procedures to technical and non-technical staff and senior leadership.
• Customer services skills sufficient to actively listen to and understand customer needs and provide accurate information and appropriate alternatives in a timely, thorough, courteous, respectful and professional manner in person, over the phone and in writing.

Preferred Qualification 

• Professional experience in higher education.
• Knowledge and implementation of enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks.
• Cloud knowledge and implementation specifically PaaS and SaaS.
• Data security contract terms and condition expertise.
• Multiple current and relevant industry certification in security (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, and CHPS)
• Knowledge of information security standards (e.g., ISO 27001/27002, etc.) rules, regulations related to information security and data confidentiality (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, PCI, MGDPA, etc.)
• Additional data security professional certifications.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm

About

The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.

Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found at: http://www.stcloudstate.edu

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Middle Management Association (MMA) which can be found at: https://www.mmamn.org/

St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

01-02-2025

Open Date:

10-31-2024

Close Date:

11-22-2024

Posting Contact Name:

Courtney Marie Graber

Posting Contact Email:

tv6453lo@minnstate.edu