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.