Responsibilities:
• Lead enterprise risk management strategy, ensuring security policies, standards, and controls effectively mitigate risks.
• Oversee cybersecurity operations, including incident response, threat monitoring, and risk assessment.
• Partner with CIO, CISO, and stakeholders to provide strategic guidance on cybersecurity, infrastructure, IAM, and data protection.
• Ensure security compliance with regulatory requirements, audits, and risk mitigation plans.
• Drive secure research initiatives, ensuring protection of research infrastructure and data.
• Collaborate with IT teams to identify and address security risks across systems, networks, and services.
• Promote a security-first culture through training, awareness, and best practices across the organization.
• Develop and track security metrics, reports, and dashboards for leadership visibility.
• Stay updated on emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory changes impacting cybersecurity.
Identity & Access Management (IAM) Leadership:
• Lead and oversee IAM strategy, operations, and roadmap.
• Ensure secure and efficient identity lifecycle management and access controls.
• Monitor program effectiveness and drive continuous improvements based on metrics and feedback.
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC):
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Track and remediate audit findings and vulnerabilities.
• Align security practices with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Leadership & Team Management:
• Provide leadership to security teams, analysts, and program managers.
• Mentor, coach, and develop high-performing cybersecurity teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, research, procurement, and business units.
Stakeholder Engagement & Strategy:
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on cybersecurity strategy.
• Participate in IT governance, leadership forums, and strategic planning.
• Engage with internal and external partners to enhance security posture.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Master’s degree or CISSP certification preferred.
• 5+ years of IT leadership experience, including cybersecurity strategy and management.
Core Skills & Expertise:
• Cybersecurity strategy, risk management & compliance
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Network, cloud, and infrastructure security
• Incident response & threat management
• Security tools, frameworks, and regulatory standards
• Strong stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• 10+ years in IT/security roles with leadership experience
• Experience in enterprise security programs and governance
• Background in higher education or large enterprise environments
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