Overview
Chief Information Security Officer
The University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications, expressions of interest, and nominations for the role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). UCF seeks a dynamic and experienced CISO to lead its information security program. The CISO will lead UCF’s comprehensive information security program and collaborate with executive leadership, academic units, research centers, and external partners to align security strategies with UCF's mission of advancing knowledge and serving the community. This position is critical in an R1 environment, where protecting high-value research data, supporting secure high-performance computing, and mitigating risks to grant-funded projects are paramount. The CISO will drive proactive measures to enhance resilience, incident management, and promote secure practices and processes in a diverse ecosystem of faculty, researchers, staff, students, and external partners.
As Florida’s largest university and a national leader in research, UCF handles vast amounts of sensitive data, including national security information, employee and student records, research information and intellectual property, and health information.
Responsibilities
The CISO will lead UCF’s comprehensive information security program, safeguard the university\'s digital assets against evolving cyber threats, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness across the institution. The CISO reports directly to the Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO) and collaborates with executive leadership, academic units, research centers, and external partners to align security strategies with UCF's mission.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field from an accredited institution; at least 15 years of progressive experience in information security, with a minimum of 8 years in a leadership role (director equivalent) including previous experience as a Chief Information Security Officer; demonstrated expertise developing and implementing cybersecurity frameworks, compliance and risk management programs, and incident response and disaster recovery processes and programs in highly regulated and/or complex environments; relevant certifications in one or more of the following: CGRC, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent; excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders; and a proven track record of managing teams and budgets in a fast-paced setting.
Application, Profile, and Contact
The full position profile, including additional details on UCF and preferred qualifications, can be viewed at:
This is a full-time position that will be performed on-site in Orlando, Florida. Salary will be commensurate with experience and includes a generous benefits package.
The review of applications will begin immediately. For best consideration, please send all nominations and applications (including a cover letter and resume) to:
Steve Leo, Managing Director
Vicki Henderson, Senior Associate
UCFCISO at storbecksearch dot com
Policies
As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call or email onac at ucf.edu.
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