INFORMATION SECURITY LEAD, INFORMATION SERVICES

Description

Location: Main Campus
Department: INFORMATION SERVICES
Schedule: Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift,

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Information Security Lead within the Information Security and Technology department assists with ensuring a secure and effective environment that aligns with business objectives and protects the organization from emerging threats. This role involves guiding a team of network security analysts, proactively addressing security risks, and staying informed about relevant technologies and compliance standards. The Information Security Lead will help ensure regulatory compliance, conduct risk assessments, and develop security policies and procedures. Additionally, this role involves assisting with incident response efforts, providing guidance on security best practices, and collaborating with other departments to enhance overall security posture.

EDUCATION 

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, or other related degree required. 

EXPERIENCE 

Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in Information Security and/or IT Infrastructure, with demonstrated experience in security risk assessments, vulnerability management, and network administration and design. 

CERTIFICATIONS 

• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification required. 
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certification required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Knowledgeable about Information Security solutions, including Data Loss Prevention, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security Monitoring, and Vulnerability Management. 
• In-depth knowledge of network and system administration practices, processes, and principles. 
• Skilled in interpersonal communications, including the ability to use tact and diplomacy in dealing effectively with all levels of management, staff, and judicial officers. 
• Skilled in project management, organizing information, managing time, and balancing multiple work assignments effectively, including prioritizing and meeting tight deadlines. 
• Strong understanding of security best practices, frameworks (NIST CSF, HITRUST), and compliance regulations. 
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and problem-solve under pressure. 
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Knowledgeable about industry standard Quality Assurance and Testing methods. 
• Knowledgeable about Change Management processes.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION 

Business setting, indoors with the possibility of irregular hours and/or call back, moderate to heavy stress on a continued basis. Duties require: Required to work a flexible schedule to accommodate on-call and other responsibilities, including accessing systems from out of campus to analyze/resolve system problems/halts. Required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays during conversions of software/operating systems, installation of enhancements/hardware, or meeting deadlines on programming needs. Position requires a full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity, eye and hand coordination. The position requires corrected vision to an acceptable range. Considerable sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and lifting (above 50 pounds). Extreme mental effort is required, with the ability to assess and make decisions in abbreviated time frames.