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New England College of Optometry · 20 hours ago

Manager, Information Security

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

New England College of Optometry seeks an entry level Information Security Manager to develop, implement, and oversee a robust information security strategy and program. This critical role involves establishing and enforcing policies, procedures, and technologies to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of institutional and student data.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and oversee a robust information security strategy and program in alignment with institutional goals and industry best practices

Establish and maintain institutional information security policies, standards, and guidelines, ensuring they are regularly reviewed, updated, and communicated

Manage security operations, including monitoring, detection, prevention, response, and analysis of security threats and vulnerabilities

Lead and coordinate the information security incident response team, managing security breaches & ensuring timely and effective resolution and post-incident analysis

Conduct regular risk assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities across systems, networks, and applications

Ensure compliance with national and international regulatory frameworks (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC 2) relevant to the organization

Oversee security awareness training programs for all employees to promote a culture of security consciousness

Manage the security budget and evaluate, select, and implement appropriate security tools and technologies

Report on the status of the security program, vulnerabilities, and incidents to executive leadership

Work on 'special projects' as assigned by the Chief Information Officer

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Information security programsNetwork securityRisk management methodologiesIncident responseCloud securitySecurity frameworksActive DirectoryGoogle Cloud PlatformCustomer service skillsWillingness to learnScripting languagesReport writingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Experience in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-level information security programs and strategy

Technical knowledge of network security, application security, cloud security (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and endpoint protection technologies

Understanding of risk management methodologies and security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls)

Experience leading security incident response and forensic analysis

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex security issues to technical and non-technical audiences

Knowledge of networking principles, including wireless networking

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, professional appearance, punctuality and a sense of urgency

Experience working with Active Directory and Google Cloud Platform

Ability and willingness to learn new technologies

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, or a related technical field

A minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in the field of information security

Preferred

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or relevant SANS certifications

Experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools and processes

Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize projects and tasks

Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for security automation

Ability to write reports and document steps for knowledge sharing

Ability to work efficiently and independently with minimal supervision

Excellent customer service and communications skills

Benefits

3 plan options for BCBS medical coverage (employer subsidized at 75% or greater)

Mental Health and Wellness benefits

BCBS Dental

Discounted vision services

13 paid holidays and generous paid time off for sick, vacation, and personal days

Employer-paid life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability

Voluntary Insurance: life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident

Voluntary Benefits: employee discounts and pet insurance

9% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan after 1 year of service with no vesting schedule or match requirement

Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer

Company

New England College of Optometry

New England College of Optometry is a school in Boston.

Founded in 1894

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.neco.edu/

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