AVP & CISO - Security Strategy Leader (Onsite)

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University seeks a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer to lead the information security program, reporting to CIO. The role drives strategic security operations, risk management, and governance across campus, aligning with researchers, faculty, and staff to strengthen cyber posture and data protection.

The role oversees a team including data security, risk and compliance, security engineers, and student workers, while coordinating with vendors and university leadership on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus ten years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Certifications in information security (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC).
• Extensive experience in developing and managing comprehensive information security programs, including cybersecurity strategies, risk management, data protection, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong leadership and team development skills, with a proven ability to build, manage, and mentor multidisciplinary cybersecurity teams.
• Deep understanding of information security technologies, trends, best practices, regulatory requirements, and experience designing and implementing detection and response security controls.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (CS/IS/Cybersecurity)

Job description

Kansas State University seeks a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer to lead the information security program, reporting to CIO. The role drives strategic security operations, risk management, and governance across campus, aligning with researchers, faculty, and staff to strengthen cyber posture and data protection.

The role oversees a team including data security, risk and compliance, security engineers, and student workers, while coordinating with vendors and university leadership on