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Kansas State University

Director III, Info Technology

🇺🇸 Manhattan, KS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $110K - $140K

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ January 8th, 2026

CISM CISSP FERPA

Edtech.com's Summary

Kansas State University is hiring a Director III, Info Technology. This role leads the organization's IT risk management and cybersecurity governance program, managing IT risk assessment, data protection and privacy, third-party risk, compliance monitoring, policy development, awareness training, and exception handling.

Highlights
  • Lead IT risk management and cybersecurity governance program.
  • Manage IT risk assessment, data protection including privacy, third-party risk management, and compliance monitoring.
  • Develop security policies, deliver security awareness training, and manage security exceptions.
  • Requires high school diploma (or equivalent) plus 10 years of relevant experience in IT risk management, cybersecurity governance, or security program delivery.
  • Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's or master's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or related field.
  • Experience with IT risk frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27005, FAIR and knowledge of privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA.
  • Professional certifications such as CRISC, CISM, CISSP, CGRC, or CISA preferred.
  • Strong experience in third-party risk management and supply chain security.
  • Salary range of $110,000 to $140,000 annually.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.