Montgomery County Community College · 20 hours ago
Senior Director of IT Security
Blue Bell, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expMontgomery County Community College invites applications for the Senior Director of IT Security position. The Senior Director serves as the College's Information Security Officer, leading cybersecurity strategy, governance, and risk management while working closely with senior leaders to align security priorities with institutional needs.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Set the direction for a secure and resilient technology environment
Lead the development and execution of the College's IT Security Program
Work closely with senior leaders to align security priorities with academic and administrative needs
Build and evolve the College's security strategy
Lead a small but dedicated security team of two full-time employees
Provide mentorship, structure and day-to-day guidance
Balance strategic planning with hands on technical work
Advise institutional leadership on emerging threats
Recommend appropriate responses
Drive projects and initiatives that reduce risk to the College
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field
8 years of progressive information technology and/or cybersecurity experience with at least 5 years of supervisory experience
Hands on experience in security infrastructure systems
Experience managing partnerships with 3rd party vendors
Ability to communicate security priorities and risk impacts to technical and non-technical audiences
Experience in mentoring and developing staff members
Strong understanding of NIST CSF, risk management practices, and regulatory frameworks relevant to higher education (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, and PCI-DSS)
Advanced understanding of technical and business process controls that ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of technology and data
Execution of risk assessments, security audits, business continuity, vulnerability, and penetration testing
Ability to work autonomously and make quick and effective decisions
Implementation of IT security best practices
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
Maintains availability during off-hours, as needed, to provide leadership and decision-making during cybersecurity incidents or other critical events
Preferred
Master's Degree
Experience building, leading, or maturing an institutional security program
CISSP, CRISC, CISM, CISA or equivalent senior level cybersecurity certification
Company
Montgomery County Community College
Since 1964, Montgomery County Community College has been transforming lives and communities to meet the evolving educational needs of Montgomery County.
1001-5000 employees
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