University CISO: Strategy, Risk & Policy Leadership

Socket.dev; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Channel Islands seeks an Administrator II to lead information security, risk management, and policy development. You will establish security architecture, controls, standards, and procedures to protect the university’s information assets.

The role requires extensive experience in IT security governance, incident handling, and compliance; leadership skills are essential to coordinate across stakeholders and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8–10 years IT security/risk roles with 4+ years in leadership.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the University Information Security Program and policy framework.
• Ensure compliance with CSU/CI and external regulations.
• Develop risk assessments and security metrics for leadership.
• Coordinate incident response and security governance across units.
• Oversee policy dissemination and education on information security.

Skills

IT Security

Risk Management

Policy Development

Leadership

Communication skills

Auditing

Incident Response

Vulnerability Mgmt

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SIEM

Firewalls

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

California State University, Channel Islands seeks an Administrator II to lead information security, risk management, and policy development. You will establish security architecture, controls, standards, and procedures to protect the university’s information assets.

The role requires extensive experience in IT security governance, incident handling, and compliance; leadership skills are essential to coordinate across stakeholders and external partners.