Senior Executive Director, Cybersecurity & AI Governance

Fort Worth Independent School District; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Worth ISD is seeking a Senior Executive Director for Cybersecurity to oversee district-wide governance of cybersecurity, data governance, AI governance and E-Rate compliance.

The role will build and monitor an enterprise information security and IT risk management programme, run risk assessments, and own vendor/third-party risk, incident response and penetration testing. It also covers AI ethics, staff training, and compliance with FERPA, COPPA and E-Rate rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, master's preferred.
• CISSP preferred.
• 10 years progressively responsible technology leadership.
• Cybersecurity, data governance and E-Rate experience required.
• K-12 public education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and monitor an enterprise information security and IT risk management programme.
• Run the risk assessment process.
• Own vendor and third party risk.
• Lead penetration testing and incident response.
• Report on the security programme to senior leadership and the audit committee.
• Oversee AI governance and ethics, including staff training on responsible AI use.
• Ensure FERPA, COPPA and E-Rate compliance across the district.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Data governance

E-Rate compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Fort Worth ISD is seeking a Senior Executive Director for Cybersecurity to oversee district-wide governance of cybersecurity, data governance, AI governance and E-Rate compliance.

The role will build and monitor an enterprise information security and IT risk management programme, run risk assessments, and own vendor/third-party risk, incident response and penetration testing. It also covers AI ethics, staff training, and compliance with FERPA, COPPA and E-Rate rules.