Director Information Security Operations

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Tuscaloosa, Alabama 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $103K 💻 Cybersecurity 🗓️ October 5th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Alabama is hiring a Director Information Security Operations to lead technical and operational efforts for the university's information security program. The director directs detection, response, investigation, and remediation activities and supervises the security operations team. Serving as incident commander for low and medium severity incidents, the role also advises leadership and tracks industry trends to refine security practices.

Highlights

Lead information security detection, response, investigation, and remediation activities.
Oversee operational security programs such as data loss prevention, anti-malware, and web security.
Manage and mature security operations practices, including the information security awareness program.
Supervise the security operations team and provide high-level oversight of the Security Operations Center.
Serve as incident commander for low and medium severity incidents.
Advise leadership on information security matters and apply industry trends to best practices.
Hold a bachelor's degree plus eight years of information security experience, or a master's degree plus six.
Hold CISSP and GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) certifications.
Pay starts at a minimum of $102,800 (Salaried E15).
Hybrid work is available subject to university policy, on a Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm schedule.