Associate Director, Information Technology

Job Title

Associate Director, Information Technology

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

Cyber Engagement

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan with 8.25% employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary:

Commensurate With Experience.

Job Description Summary:

The Associate Director, Cyber Engagement, under general direction, is responsible for the planning and execution of the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) shared service chief information security officer (shared CISO) program and other cyber shared services. The incumbent ensures that appropriate TAMUS information security policies, standards, procedures, and compliance requirements are met at each participating member, and provides professional services and resources to assist members in achieving their compliance requirements. 

Responsibilities:
- Sets and provides guidance for implementing information security policy and procedures at participating members to ensure network security, access control, physical security, application development, and management appropriately meet institution, Federal, State, and industry regulatory requirements.
- Communicates to the chief information officer and executive team of each participating member, and with the System Chief Information Security Officer on behalf of the participating members.
- Collaborates with other TAMUS members to identify and execute information security initiatives.
- Develops, communicates, supports, and manages compliance with information security policies and internal audits.
- Ensures adoption and implementation of appropriate information security policies and procedures, and State and Federal regulations.
- Communicates with the public, employees, faculty, and staff on security procedures, policy changes, and any security events that occur at participating members.
- Provides leadership for information security to participating member's executive teams.
- Participates in industry research, workshops, and other related continuing education activities to ensure that policies and procedures effectively support member needs, as well as position members to be protected against future concerns and developments.

• Education and Experience:
• - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Eight years of related experience in IT including at least four years as an information security officer in a major organization.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Knowledge of security advising or consulting, developing, and enforcing security policies.
• Knowledge of complex and mixed technology environments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.- Ability to communicate changes in security policy to end users.- Work beyond normal offices hours and/or work on weekends.

- Travel Required.

- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four years experience as a chief information security officer in an institution for higher education.
• Experience managing an information security program for multiple institutions or agencies as a shared service.

Other Requirements:

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.