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Fayetteville State University

Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer

🇺🇸 Fayetteville, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Cybersecurity 🗓️ July 17th, 2026
ITIL Unix COBIT

Edtech.com's Summary

Fayetteville State University is hiring a Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer. The CISPO leads the Information Security Office, overseeing governance, risk, compliance, policy, training, incident detection, and response. They manage security alignment, breach recovery, and collaborate extensively with IT staff, campus departments, and legal/compliance teams.

Highlights

  • Lead information security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) operations.

  • Oversee information security policy, training, incident detection, and response.

  • Manage security budget, strategic planning, and vendor relationships.

  • Collaborate with IT services, campus divisions, and Legal, Audit, Risk, and Compliance (LARC) teams.

  • Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of progressive security leadership experience.

  • Must hold or obtain Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification within 12 months.

  • Knowledge of COBIT, ISO, ITIL, CMS, NIST standards, and higher education information security policies.

  • Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and project management skills required.

  • Technical expertise in networking, Windows and Unix operating systems security.

  • Full-time exempt professional staff position within the ITS department; compensation commensurate with education and experience.

Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer Full Description

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Position Information
Position Information
Position Title: Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer
Working Title: CISPO
Position Number: 008178
Full-Time Or Part-Time: Full Time
Time Limited Position: No
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: ITS
Posting Number: 0401864
SHRA/EHRA: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Job Category: Exec, Admin, Managerial
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Overall Position Competency: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Primary Purpose of the Organization:
The mission of the Division of Information Technology Services is to explore,
implement, maintain, and support the uses of technology to achieve Fayetteville State
University’s (FSU) academic and administrative objectives effectively and efficiently as stated in
the University’s strategic plan.
Primary Purpose of the Position:
The Chief Information Security & Privacy Officer (CISPO) reports directly to the Vice Chancellor for Information Technology Services & Chief Information Officer and leads the Information Security Office. This role oversees information security governance, risk, compliance (GRC), policy, training, incident detection, and response for Fayetteville State University. The CISPO ensures alignment with security and privacy standards, managing breach recovery and collaborating with IT staff and campus departments on security needs. Responsibilities include GRC oversight, operational security, budgeting, strategic planning, and vendor management. The CISPO works closely with IT services, campus divisions, and extensively with Legal, Audit, Risk, and Compliance (LARC).
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements:
  • A Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institutions
  • At least five years of progressive responsibility, including supervising staff and leading security teams.
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional or the ability to obtain within 12months if hired.
  • Experience with or knowledge of COBIT, ISO, ITIL, CMS, NIST, and other standards.
  • Working knowledge and experience in the policy and regulatory environment of
  • information security, particularly in higher education. Must be a leader who can influence stakeholders in written and oral communications.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
  • Excellent written and oral business communication skills
  • Outstanding organizational, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
  • Demonstrated project management skills/ experience
  • Demonstrated ability to meet scheduled deliverables and commitments while juggling multiple projects and tasks
  • Knowledge and experience with networking concepts, protocols, and services
  • Knowledge and experience in setup, maintenance, and security of Windows operating systems
  • Demonstrates skill in technical problem determination and analyzing system specifications
  • Knowledge and experience in setup, maintenance, and security of Unix operating systems
Preferred Qualifications:
  • More than five (5) years of progressively responsible experience working within multiple areas of information security.
Special Instructions To Applicants:
Notice to Applicants:
Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Additional Information for Applicants:
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.
EEO Statement:
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement:
Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Quick Link: https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/28974
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  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)

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  • 1200 Murchison Road
  • Fayetteville, NC 28301
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