Director of Cybersecurity Strategy

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic leader in cybersecurity to provide strategic direction and guidance. This role involves overseeing the prevention of data breaches, managing cybersecurity infrastructure, and ensuring best practices are followed. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing teams and implementing innovative cybersecurity solutions. Join a forward-thinking institution committed to excellence in information security, where your expertise will help protect critical services and enhance organizational resilience. This is a unique opportunity to influence cybersecurity practices in a large state institution of higher education.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong preference for experience managing a team of cybersecurity analysts.
• Relevant experience in higher education is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversees cybersecurity analysis and provides strategic direction.
• Implements the strategic vision for Information Security.
• Manages personnel, training, and technical direction.

Skills

Cybersecurity Management

Leadership

Incident Response

Vulnerability Analysis

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Security professional-level certification (CISSP, CISM, CISA, OSCP)

Additional Security Certifications (Security+, CEH, CCSP)

Tools

Cybersecurity Tools and Techniques

Job description

An established industry player seeks a dynamic leader in cybersecurity to provide strategic direction and guidance. This role involves overseeing the prevention of data breaches, managing cybersecurity infrastructure, and ensuring best practices are followed. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing teams and implementing innovative cybersecurity solutions. Join a forward-thinking institution committed to excellence in information security, where your expertise will help protect critical services and enhance organizational resilience. This is a unique opportunity to influence cybersecurity practices in a large state institution of higher education.