Director, IT Security

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University is seeking a Director of IT Security to provide leadership for security initiatives, ensuring alignment with academic and research goals. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related fields and 5+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include compliance with cybersecurity regulations and effective communication with diverse stakeholders. The annual salary range is $155,000 to $195,000, and the position is hybrid with significant onsite requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive IT experience focusing on strategy, operations, security, and/or technical management.
• Experience in cybersecurity or related field.
• Proficiency in security technologies, standards, and risk management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for security initiatives and align with academic and research goals.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and regulatory cybersecurity requirements.
• Translate technical risks for non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Cloud Security

Network Security

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field

Master's Degree

Tools

NIST 800-181

NIST 800-53

ISO 27001

Job description

Director, IT Security

Posting Number: 2026-15577

Location: US-NY-New York

Work Classification: Hybrid: 60% to 80% Onsite

Department: CIO Directs

School/Division: NYU IT (WS1170)

Compensation Grade: Band 54

FT/PT: Full-Time

Category: Technology

Position Summary

The Director, IT Security for NYU's School of Arts and Science provides leadership for security initiatives and operations, ensuring the College's diverse academic and research goals align with the NYU Global Information Security Program. Serving as a liaison to the Global Office of Information Security, the Director facilitates compliance with university policies, contractual, and regulatory cybersecurity requirements of global research. Beyond technical oversight, this role emphasizes providing subject matter expertise, mentorship, guiding IT stakeholders in security best practices to build a culture of cybersecurity. Success depends on strong communication and relationship building, as the Director must translate technical risks for non-technical stakeholders and Principal Investigators. As the primary strategic liaison between the School and NYU IT, the Director ensures a seamless partnership that balances risk management in support of the University's academic, administrative, and research missions.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Preferred Education: Master's Degree.
• Required Experience: 5+ years of progressive IT experience focusing on strategy, operations, security, and/or technical management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred Experience: 7+ years operating within a centralized IT environment or a large, complex organization (e.g., higher education or government), serving as a liaison between a local unit and a central service provider plus 3 years in a dedicated security leadership role.
• Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Experience in cybersecurity or related field; strong knowledge of security technologies, practices, and standards; working knowledge in Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Endpoint Security, Data Protection, Network Security, or Application Security; familiarity with cybersecurity standards such as NIST 800-181, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001; proficiency in security technologies, standards, and risk management strategies; leadership, communication, and team‑building skills with a track record of coaching, mentoring, and training; ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences; problem‑solving and conflict management skills.
• Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA; strong background in systems management, secure configurations and practices; background with Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Endpoint Security, Data Protection, Network Security, or Application Security; experience in cybersecurity risk identification and mitigation; effective communication and relationship‑building skills with multiple constituencies; project integration and management; flexible thinking, analytical, negotiation, problem‑solving skills; negotiation of conflict and constructive working relationships.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $155,000.00 to USD $195,000.00. NYU considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.