Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY seeks a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead its cybersecurity strategy. The CISO will be integral in managing cybersecurity governance and protecting the University’s digital assets.

Key responsibilities include developing security strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading teams to mitigate threats. Candidates should possess strong leadership and technical skills, along with the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing an organization’s cybersecurity strategy.
• Overseeing security operations and ensuring compliance.
• Ensuring organizational practices meet industry standards.
• Securing digital infrastructure and safeguarding networks.
• Leading investigations into security breaches.
• Evaluating and implementing new cybersecurity technologies.
• Leveraging threat data to anticipate risks.
• Embedding security into business processes.
• Recruiting and leading cybersecurity teams.

Skills

Strategic planning and leadership

Security policy development

Technical proficiency in security systems

Knowledge of emerging technologies

Threat intelligence and risk management

Communication and collaboration

Decision-making under pressure

Job description

Overview

A chief information security officer (CISO) is a senior executive responsible for managing an organization’s information security strategy. The role includes leading cybersecurity governance and risk management to protect digital assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and defend against evolving threats. CISOs work collaboratively across departments to align security initiatives with business objectives, making them vital for maintaining operational resilience.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing an organization’s cybersecurity strategy to safeguard sensitive data and systems.
• Overseeing security operations and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Ensuring that organizational policies and practices meet legal, regulatory and industry standards for data protection.
• Securing digital infrastructure, safeguarding networks and systems from internal and external threats.
• Leading teams that investigate security breaches and coordinate swift responses to minimize impact and prevent recurrence.
• Evaluating and implementing new technologies to enhance cybersecurity capabilities and stay ahead of evolving threats.
• Leveraging real‑time threat data to anticipate risks and proactively defend critical assets and operations.
• Embedding security into business processes and fostering a culture of cyber awareness across teams.
• Recruiting top talent and leading cybersecurity teams to enhance organizational security and performance.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strategic planning and leadership.
• Security policy development.
• Technical proficiency in security systems.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies.
• Threat intelligence and risk management.
• Communication and collaboration.
• Decision‑making under pressure.