Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead the enterprise-wide information security strategy. The role involves establishing policies, programs, and procedures to protect information security assets and ensure effective risk management in support of MIT's goals. The CISO will be pivotal in developing and enforcing IT security architecture and standards to maintain security integrity across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead enterprise-wide information security strategy.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce enterprise IT security architecture.
• Implement information security policies, programs, and procedures.

Job description

CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER (CISO), Information Systems and Technology (IS&T), establishes and leads the enterprise-wide information security strategy across MIT. The CISO leads the overall direction and implementation of the information security policies, programs, and procedures to protect information security assets. The CISO positions the information security teams to provide an efficient, effective, and up-to-date risk management environment in support of IS&T’s goals. The position is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enforcing enterprise IT security architecture, security standards, and guidelines encompassing information security.