InfoSec Strategy & Risk Director

Chicago Public Schools; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Dental

Retirement Plans

Paid Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

An urban school district is seeking an experienced Executive Director of Information Security to lead their information security program. This full-time position requires a strong background in IT and information security, with responsibilities including policy development and risk management. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field, relevant certifications, and extensive experience in large-scale IT environments. Competitive salary and key role in shaping the district's security posture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in IT, with 5 years in information security.
• Experience managing enterprise-level IT organizations with over 50,000 users.
• Supervisory experience of at least 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute enterprise information security program directives.
• Lead the information security and operations teams.
• Monitor external threats and advise on appropriate actions.
• Ensure compliance with CPS Board Policy in all security matters.

Skills

Information security program development

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Leadership and team management

Strong communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Master’s degree

Job description

An urban school district is seeking an experienced Executive Director of Information Security to lead their information security program. This full-time position requires a strong background in IT and information security, with responsibilities including policy development and risk management. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field, relevant certifications, and extensive experience in large-scale IT environments. Competitive salary and key role in shaping the district's security posture.