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North Carolina State University

Chief Information Security Officer

🇺🇸 Raleigh, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $200K - $227K

💻 Cybersecurity

🗓️ November 16th, 2025

CISSP SIEM CISM

Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring a Chief Information Security Officer. The CISO leads the Security and Compliance Unit within the Office of Information Technology, developing and maintaining a comprehensive cybersecurity program to protect university data and technology resources. The role includes collaborating with senior leadership, overseeing security operations, managing policies, and directing cybersecurity governance and risk management.

Highlights

  • Lead Security and Compliance Unit, including Cybersecurity Operations and Risk Assurance teams.

  • Develop, implement, and manage university-wide cybersecurity and compliance programs.

  • Oversee operational budget exceeding $5 million and manage license negotiations over $12 million.

  • Provide cybersecurity leadership, governance, policy development, and IT risk management.

  • Collaborate with university leadership, research community, and external partners on security and compliance.

  • Required skills include knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (ISO/IEC 27001, NIST), IT risk, compliance regulations (FERPA, HIPAA, PCI), and information security management.

  • Minimum qualifications: relevant post-baccalaureate degree with at least 3 years of related experience or undergraduate degree with 5 years relevant experience.

  • Preferred qualifications: 8+ years in information security leadership, experience in academia, and professional security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or SSCP.

  • Salary range: $200,000 - $227,000, commensurate with experience.

  • Department: Office of Information Technology's Security & Compliance Unit, supporting university-wide IT security and compliance efforts.