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.