Director, Information Security

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA, US
Base: $160,000 – $174,800; bonus/equity: not speci...
Fully remote
Cybersecurity program leadership
Information security strategy
Risk management
Lead the Information Security Program by developing, implementing, and managing policies, governance, and risk management programs that protect the university’s digital assets and data

Job Summary

  • Lead the Information Security Program by developing, implementing, and managing policies, governance, and risk management programs that protect the university’s digital assets and data.
  • Drive Cybersecurity Operations & Resilience by monitoring threats, managing vulnerabilities, and overseeing incident response and business continuity planning.
  • Engage Campus Partners by advising leadership, faculty, researchers, and staff on security risks, emerging threats, and mitigation strategies.

Matching Summary

Lead the Information Security Program by developing, implementing, and managing policies, governance, and risk management programs that protect the university’s digital assets and data.

Salary

Base: $160,000 – $174,800; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • cybersecurity program leadership
  • information security strategy
  • risk management
  • incident response
  • compliance management
  • third-party risk assessments

Nice-to-have

  • balance innovation with protection
  • trusted advisor to leadership
  • promote security awareness culture
  • support academic freedom

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 8+ years information security experience
  • 3-5 years supervisory roles
  • Expertise in cybersecurity frameworks
  • Expertise in compliance requirements
  • Expertise in risk management
  • Expertise in incident response

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Not specified

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