Director of Information Security & Risk Strategy (Remote)

National University; United States; Remote; USD 87,923 - 118,690; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive well-being benefits

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Director of Information Security to lead its cybersecurity initiatives and risk management program. The role entails strategic oversight and collaboration with executive leadership to develop a comprehensive security framework. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and significant experience in information security, with relevant certifications. The position is remote, allowing up to 10% travel, and offers competitive compensation based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in information security or tech risk management.
• 5 years of leadership experience managing security programs.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Leads security governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Directs design and operation of security controls across environments.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements including FERPA and HIPAA.

Skills

Leadership in information security

Risk management

Cybersecurity knowledge

Compliance understanding

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Information Security or Computer Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SIEM

Endpoint protection tools

Cloud security solutions

Job description

A leading educational institution is seeking a Director of Information Security to lead its cybersecurity initiatives and risk management program. The role entails strategic oversight and collaboration with executive leadership to develop a comprehensive security framework. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and significant experience in information security, with relevant certifications. The position is remote, allowing up to 10% travel, and offers competitive compensation based on qualifications.