Chief Information Security Officer

🇺🇸 Raleigh, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $200K - $227K

💻 Cybersecurity

🗓️ November 7th, 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 in the Office of Information Technology, developing and maintaining a comprehensive cybersecurity program to protect university data and technology resources. The role includes leadership, strategic planning, risk management, and collaboration with university leaders and external partners to optimize the university's security posture.

Highlights

Lead the Security and Compliance Unit, overseeing cybersecurity operations, risk management, policy compliance, and vendor/license management.

Develop and implement university-wide cybersecurity strategies, policies, and governance in alignment with best practices and risk management frameworks.

Manage a cybersecurity budget exceeding $5 million and oversee software licenses totaling over $12 million.

Collaborate with university leadership, academic leaders, and external partners to enhance cybersecurity and compliance.

Provide leadership for security incident response, digital forensics, identity and access management, and security awareness programs.

Required to have at least 8 years of information security management experience and relevant advanced education or equivalent professional training.

Technical knowledge in cybersecurity frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and compliance obligations like FERPA, HIPAA, PCI.

Preferred experience includes work in academic institutions, especially Research 1 universities, and possession of professional security certifications such as CISSP, SSCP, or CISM.