Chief Information Security & Risk Officer

California State University - Channel Islands; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Channel Islands Information Technology Services is seeking an Administrator II to lead the information security program and ensure compliance across campus.

You will develop policies, oversee risk assessments, incident response, and collaborate with stakeholders to protect university information assets. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and extensive IT security experience; CSU CI emphasizes leadership and cross-campus coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8–10 years in IT Security, IT Risk Management, and related roles.
• Experience leading security programs and cross-campus governance.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer the University Information Security Program and governance.
• Lead security architecture, controls, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Provide metrics and reporting on security posture to CIO and leaders.
• Develop and enforce information security policies and compliance with regs.
• Coordinate education and training on information security and privacy.
• Oversee incident prevention and response and liaison with law enforcement.

Skills

IT Security

Risk Management

Leadership

Policy Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CISSP

CISM

CISA

Job description

California State University, Channel Islands Information Technology Services is seeking an Administrator II to lead the information security program and ensure compliance across campus.

You will develop policies, oversee risk assessments, incident response, and collaborate with stakeholders to protect university information assets. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and extensive IT security experience; CSU CI emphasizes leadership and cross-campus coordination.