Carnegie Mellon University · 9 hours ago
Principal Information Security Officer - Mellon College of Science - Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expCarnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. The Principal Information Security Officer (PISO) will lead teams to develop and implement integrated information security practices and procedures, keeping leadership informed about security risks and collaborating with staff to enhance cybersecurity programs.
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Responsibilities
Oversees information security of leading edge computing and communications equipment. that is in round-the-clock use by the national research community. PSC's Equipment is valued at roughly $60 million
Leads teams of cybersecurity experts from PSC
Oversees ACCESS Security Team activities including: policy development, incident response, project planning and advancement, vulnerability evaluation and risk management, reporting requirements to ACCESS and NSF
Actively participates in Trusted CI projects and initiatives, assists with center operations, and leads projects with other Trusted CI staff. Will serve as PSC site lead and Co-PI for Trusted CI
Coordinate security in PSC: Conduct periodic assessments of PSC’s cybersecurity program (based on the Trusted CI Framework core). With input from members of a team and/or leadership, enhance PSC’s cybersecurity program
Stay current with new security threats, technological advances, and regulatory requirements
Explore applicable cybersecurity improvement strategies and tactics
Lead team that carries out the implementation plans. Coordinate periodic audits of compliance of PSC practices and procedures to requirements, regulations, and standards
Lead PSC incident response, including protection and custody of evidence. Interact with law enforcement or organizations as necessary
Oversee development, maintenance, and dissemination of PSC’s documentation on center information security policies and procedures
Participate in local and national computer security incident response groups
Develop and promote cybersecurity awareness among staff and users
Work with trusted partners/projects (CMU/Pitt/HuBMAP/Neocortex/BIL) IRT cybersecurity projects and programs
Serve as a [CP}ISO on related projects (Neocortex, HuBMAP, BIL, SenNet, ACCESS, etc
Regularly report to PSC management on information security posture and oversee scheduled security training for staff and users
Acts as team leader. Determines own and team's priorities based on overall goals, and may deviate from established procedures and practices as long as end results meet performance objectives and established goals
Gives advice and counsel to PSC, Trusted CI and ACCESS higher management which significantly influence decisions
Performs under minimal supervision. All normal duties and responsibilities are handled independently. Only the most difficult or unique situations are referred to higher management levels
Assesses the severity of an information security or system problem independently and makes a problem determination quickly
Regular status reports and attendance at various meetings is required
Qualification
Required
Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 10+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
Broad understanding of current computer, data and networking information security practices in a high performance computing and communications environment; demonstrated ability to apply that knowledge to develop and implement a practical, effective security program
Excellent analytical, technical, reasoning, and innovative problem-solving skills
Ability to lead teams and to function competently in a team environment
Ability to interact and communicate effectively and courteously with members of PSC, the broader university community, ACCESS and its partner sites, Trusted CI, and the NSF Cyberinfrastructure community
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered
Successful background check
Preferred
A graduate degree in cybersecurity or related field, or certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC is preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
Tuition benefits
Ample paid time off and observed holidays
Life and accidental death and disability insurance
Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
Fitness center access
Company
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that offers degrees in technology, arts, and various other fields.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$488.58MKey Investors
ICANNAppalachian Regional CommissioneBPF Foundation
2025-05-29Grant· $0.45M
2024-09-05Grant· $0.5M
2024-08-29Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Amy Coutu
Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Applications
Chirag Patel
Adjunct Professor
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