The Deputy CISO provides enterprise leadership for cybersecurity governance and cross-functional oversight of critical cybersecurity domains across the university
Job Summary
The Deputy CISO provides enterprise leadership for cybersecurity governance and cross-functional oversight of critical cybersecurity domains across the university.
This role is responsible for advancing USC’s cybersecurity strategy through governance, risk management, and operational coordination across the institution’s diverse academic, research, and administrative environments.
The Deputy CISO will lead cybersecurity governance functions and collaborate closely with Information Security Officers and university leadership to strengthen cyber risk management and expand cybersecurity capabilities across departments, schools, and units.
Matching Summary
The Deputy CISO provides enterprise leadership for cybersecurity governance and cross-functional oversight of critical cybersecurity domains across the university.
Salary
$291,169 - $385,000
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
cybersecurity governance
risk management
identity and access management
cyber defense
policy management
Nice-to-have
strategic advisor
team leadership
cross-functional collaboration
change management
negotiation skills
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Information Science, Computer Information Systems, Cyber Security or related field
10 years' experience in governance, risk and compliance
Team management experience
Security frameworks experience
Relevant cyber certification (CISSP, GIAC, CISM)
Ability to coordinate cybersecurity efforts across diverse departments
Experience developing and enforcing cybersecurity policies