Chief Information Security Officer

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is the executive responsible for overseeing the operational, and information security strategies of Ave Maria University. This role drives cutting-edge information security practices to ensure the safety and resilience of the organization's assets, employees, and data. CISO collaborates with senior leadership to develop a unified security vision and strategy that aligns business objectives while mitigating risks across all departments at the University.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership:

Develop and implement a comprehensive, integrated security strategy.
Establish a formal enterprise risk management and cybersecurity program that regularly involves the President, and Cabinet as appropriate, with quarterly reporting to the Board of Trustees
Foster a culture of security awareness and accountability across the organization.
Information Security:

Evolve and manage Ave Maria University's information security program.
Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations (e.g., HIPAA and FERPA).
Oversee cybersecurity efforts, including threat monitoring, incident response, and recovery.
Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions.
Compliance and Governance:

Ensure alignment with NIST standards, and other standards as appropriate.
Collaborate with the legal team to manage regulatory requirements.
Maintain and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
Team Leadership and Collaboration:

Be the central focal point responsible for the overall cyber-security of the University.
Coordinate, collaborate and manage cyber-security efforts in the Chief Information Officer's organization.
Collaborate with IT, HR, legal, and other departments to ensure comprehensive security coverage.
Establish partnerships with external security vendors, consultants, and law enforcement agencies.
EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in information technology, cybersecurity, criminal justice, or a related field.

A master's degree in Cybersecurity or the equivalent is desired.

EXPERIENCE:

10+ years of progressive experience in cyber-security leadership roles.

3 years' experience with developing and leading enterprise governance, risk and compliance management.

Demonstrated experience developing and executing enterprise-wide security strategies.

CERTIFICATION: Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CPP, or equivalent will be considered as an alternative.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Strong understanding of risk management, security technologies, and compliance frameworks.

Strategic thinking and business acumen.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands.

Exceptional time management and organization skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and under supervision.

Willingness to serve, and build relationships with the troupe

Must possess strong initiative, leadership skills, organizational and project management skills, with the ability to multitask to manage a variety of projects and priorities, coordinating the actions of others, follow through on projects to timely completion, and demonstrate excellent judgment with attention to detail.

Microsoft Office experience with Word, Outlook, Publisher, Excel, Power Point software experience.

Must support the University's Catholic mission.

PHYSICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Requires ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; the ability to stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10 - 50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, type and perform data entry, visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read technical information, ability to hear in order to answer telephones and to communicate verbally, and the ability to sit for extended periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, with minimal safety hazards. The role requires a combination of seated, standing, and active movement work. While work is primarily conducted outdoors, occasional time will be spent indoors. Exposure to inclement weather, wildlife, and occasional safety hazards should be expected.

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About the Employer

Founded in fidelity to Christ and His Church in response to the call of Vatican II for greater lay witness in contemporary society, Ave Maria University exists to further teaching, research, and learning at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the abiding tradition of Catholic thought in both national and international settings. The University takes as its mission the sponsorship of a liberal arts education curriculum dedicated, as articulated in the apostolic constitution Ex corde Ecclesiae, to the advancement of human culture, the promotion of dialogue between faith and reason, the formation of men and women in the intellectual and moral virtues of the Catholic faith, and to the development of professional and pre-professional programs in response to local and societal needs.