Executive Director Information Security

Company: El Paso Community College
Location: El Paso
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

Executive Director Information Security Job SummaryResponsible for administering high level information security analysis for El Paso Community College (EPCC). Develop security strategic planning, tactical action, and policies to defend against unauthorized disclosure, access or destruction of information. Essential FunctionsResponsible for protecting the College's information and information processing assets. Directing, planning, implementation, and execution of security policies, activities, and facilities against network, systems and applications security breaches and vulnerabilities. Review application design documents and serve as the expert advisor to development team on security techniques, compliance requirements, and industry best practices. Manage threats and incidents impacting the College's information resources. Participate in the development of information technology disaster recovery and business continuity planning and serve on security incident response teams. Promote information security awareness, risk management, best practices for physical and data security regarding information technology resources, business impact, and risk analysis. Manage vulnerabilities within the information processing infrastructure. Audit existing systems and direct the creation and administration of information technology security activities and standards. Conduct periodic audits of internal network, systems applications, and security controls to validate effectiveness and identify risks. Research, evaluate, and assist in recommending continuous security enhancements for the prevention, detection, containment, and correction of data and network security breaches. Assure through policy, appropriate use of the College's information resources. Develop goals, objectives, and policies to ensure EPCC is in compliance with all applicable state and federal data and network security guidelines, rules, and statutes. Review security technology contracts for goods and services to ensure that data and network aspects are properly addressed. Monitor contractor and vendor performance to ensure compliance with terms and conditions. Train employees and students to adhere to information security and privacy protection responsibilities. Keep abreast of evolving technologies to ensure appropriate security controls are implemented and maintained as College processes change. Promote security awareness. Perform personnel management activities of assigned staff, including recommendation for employment, supervision, orientation, performance evaluation and guidance, and support concerning professional development. Mentor and train staff on policies and procedures. Recommend and manage all assigned and approved budgets. Perform other duties as assigned. QualificationsRequired Qualifications:1. Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Business, or related field and six (6) years of related work experience with direct experience in maintaining an information resources technology security program, working in business continuity and disaster recovery, and experience in planning and managing projects or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.2. At least one of the following major relevant certifications within a year of employment: Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information System Management (CISM), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), or Certified Protection Professional (CPP). 3. Ability to resolve complex security issues in diverse environments.4. Ability to supervise, lead, and delegate tasks and authority.5. Ability to configure, deploy, and monitor security infrastructure.6. Ability to maintain confidentiality of work related information and materials.7. Working knowledge of networking, operating systems, internet, and data security application support.8. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relating to information security. 9. Experience developing and conducting presentations. Other RequirementsIndividuals desiring consideration MUST complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment on-line by the announced deadline. COPIES OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED by mail, scanned/uploaded with the application, or hand delivered. CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR TRANSCRIPTS WITH EACH SUBMITTED APPLICATION; TRANSCRIPTS IN PERSONNEL FILES CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY EVALUATORS FOR THIS PURPOSE. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Only documents stating 'Transcript' or 'Unofficial Transcript' will be accepted. Other documents (Degree Audit, Degree Summary, Program Summary, etc.), submitted in lieu of transcripts will not be accepted. Transcripts must be received within one week following the closing of the posting. To Apply: Please mail your transcripts to El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents MUST include the position title and posting number for this position vacancy. A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged and may be submitted on-line with the application form or forwarded to the Human Resources Department at the address shown above. Copies of transcripts must reflect completed coursework and conferred degrees. All academic coursework and degrees must be from a regionally accredited college or university or be certified by an acceptable agency that the institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country (this is generally stated in the degree evaluation). Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation (word for word) by a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Additionally, each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework by an agency certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or accredited by one of the regional accrediting bodies such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied with the above required documentation will not be considered.Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be reimbursed for one-half of the transportation cost for travel performed within the United States. The College will arrange and pay for up to two nights lodging. In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed. The El Paso County Community College district is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Physical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, use hands to feel, and reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. - provided by Dice

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