CISO Director – Secure Identity, Cloud & 24/7 Ops

Monroe Community College; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work policy

Remote work options

Job summary

Monroe Community College is seeking a Director I, Chief Information Security Officer to lead Technology Services in safeguarding college systems and data 24/7. The role oversees secure identity systems, cloud security, incident response, and risk management, reporting to the CIO.

Requirements include a master’s in IT and seven years of IT/cybersecurity leadership, with strong communication and collaboration across teams. Salary ranges and flexible work options are provided by MCC.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an information technology-related field from an accredited institution and seven years of IT/cybersecurity experience with managerial responsibility.
• Proven leadership, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills supervising and developing staff.
• Experience with Windows, Windows Server, and Linux operating systems; familiarity with AD, Azure/M365, Exchange, SQL, VMware ESX, and related enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee secure identity/access systems (SSO, MFA) and enforce least privilege.
• Ensure GLBA compliance and lead cloud security across Azure/M365 and AWS.
• Direct security incident response, threat monitoring, and vulnerability management.
• Manage security controls, backups, logging, and disaster recovery planning.
• Lead a team; set goals, conduct evaluations, and provide staff mentorship.
• Coordinate design, deployment, and maintenance of college-wide security architecture.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Management experience

Interpersonal skills

Cloud security

Windows/Linux

Azure/M365

Security monitoring

Education

Master’s degree in IT

Tools

Azure/M365

Microsoft Exchange

Microsoft SQL

VMware ESX

Job description

Monroe Community College is seeking a Director I, Chief Information Security Officer to lead Technology Services in safeguarding college systems and data 24/7. The role oversees secure identity systems, cloud security, incident response, and risk management, reporting to the CIO.

Requirements include a master’s in IT and seven years of IT/cybersecurity leadership, with strong communication and collaboration across teams. Salary ranges and flexible work options are provided by MCC.