Chief Information Security & Risk Leader

The California State University; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental & Vision coverage

Life & Disability insurance

CalPERS retirement

Job summary

The California State University, Fullerton is seeking a Chief Information Security, Compliance and Risk Officer/CISO to lead the institution's information security, privacy, and risk programs. You will oversee governance, incident response, and alignment with CSU system policies across campus.

This role requires a strategic leader with experience guiding complex risk programs, strong communication skills, and a commitment to inclusive leadership in a large public university environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, public administration, business administration, or related field.
• Eight+ years of progressively responsible experience in information security, cyber risk, or IT compliance with significant leadership experience.
• Experience setting strategic direction and roadmap for cybersecurity/compliance programs in complex multi-stakeholder environments.
• Knowledge of FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, PCI DSS, CCPA, GDPR, and NIST/ISO frameworks; incident response leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and monitor institutional information security, privacy, and cyber risk programs.
• Oversee cyber risk management, policy, governance, and third‑party/cloud risk oversight.
• Lead executive‑level incident response and coordinate with legal, comms, and partners.
• Drive training, awareness, and reporting; represent CSU System on information security matters.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Cross‑functional collaboration

Executive communication

Information security governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/related field

Job description

The California State University, Fullerton is seeking a Chief Information Security, Compliance and Risk Officer/CISO to lead the institution's information security, privacy, and risk programs. You will oversee governance, incident response, and alignment with CSU system policies across campus.

This role requires a strategic leader with experience guiding complex risk programs, strong communication skills, and a commitment to inclusive leadership in a large public university environment.