Position Information

Position Information

Position Title:
Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer

Working Title:
CISPO

Position Number:
008178

Full-Time Or Part-Time:
Full Time

Time Limited Position:
No

Number of Vacancies:
1

Department:
ITS

Posting Number:
0401864

SHRA/EHRA:
Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Job Category:
Exec, Admin, Managerial

Hiring Range:
Commensurate with Education and Experience

Overall Position Competency:
Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The Chief Information Security & Privacy Officer (CISPO) reports directly to the Vice Chancellor for Information Technology Services & Chief Information Officer and leads the Information Security Office. This role oversees information security governance, risk, compliance (GRC), policy, training, incident detection, and response for Fayetteville State University. The CISPO ensures alignment with security and privacy standards, managing breach recovery and collaborating with IT staff and campus departments on security needs. Responsibilities include GRC oversight, operational security, budgeting, strategic planning, and vendor management. The CISPO works closely with IT services, campus divisions, and extensively with Legal, Audit, Risk, and Compliance (LARC).

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institutions
• At least five years of progressive responsibility, including supervising staff and leading security teams.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional or the ability to obtain within 12months if hired.
• Experience with or knowledge of COBIT, ISO, ITIL, CMS, NIST, and other standards.
• Working knowledge and experience in the policy and regulatory environment of
• information security, particularly in higher education. Must be a leader who can influence stakeholders in written and oral communications.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Excellent written and oral business communication skills
• Outstanding organizational, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated project management skills/ experience
• Demonstrated ability to meet scheduled deliverables and commitments while juggling multiple projects and tasks
• Knowledge and experience with networking concepts, protocols, and services
• Knowledge and experience in setup, maintenance, and security of Windows operating systems
• Demonstrates skill in technical problem determination and analyzing system specifications
• Knowledge and experience in setup, maintenance, and security of Unix operating systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• More than five (5) years of progressively responsible experience working within multiple areas of information security.

Special Instructions To Applicants:

Notice to Applicants:

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Additional Information for Applicants:

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

Quick Link:
https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/28974