UC San Diego
Director of Security Operations - 136812
UC San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Overview
Remote position. Filing Deadline: Thu 10/9/2025. UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. This is a UC San Diego Department-Only Internal Recruitment open to UC San Diego INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SVCS Career Employees Only. UC San Diego is ranked the 9th best public university in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and is the largest employer based in San Diego County. Information Technology Services (IT Services) delivers enterprise IT services under the campus CIO and supports the university’s mission through a student-centered, research-focused, service-oriented environment. IT Services is customer-focused and committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values. IT Services collaborates with UC San Diego’s Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion to foster a safe and inclusive environment where employees feel supported and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), serve as Director of Security Operations in the Office of Information Assurance (OIA) and provide direct oversight of two key strategic areas: Security Operations and Identity and Access Management (IAM). Security operations include four teams: incident response/threat detection, security engineering & services, Active Directory architecture/management, and Identity Management (access management, campus single-sign-on, MFA, and IAM architecture/design). Assist the CISO with strategy and planning, drive the information security multi-year roadmap, maintain an overall security program, and develop and maintain a team calendar to support scheduled deadlines and periodic reporting requirements. Contribute to project management and communications; help set the vision for the broader information security program; foster a strong team and collaborative environment within Security Operations and with OIA Risk Management and other ITS teams. Receive assignments as objectives and determine how to allocate resources to meet IT compliance, privacy, and security goals; review and approve recommendations for functional programs; provide guidance to subordinates to achieve goals in accordance with policies. Serve as a backup for the CISO during absences with ITS Senior Management Team oversight to ensure a smooth transition of IT Services. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience/training. Advanced degree preferred. Minimum 2-4 years of experience leading a team or IT organization. Broad knowledge of information technology security functional areas relevant to student data, health information, research subjects, finance (including credit card and loan transactions), IT resource and application management, and general computer use practices. Demonstrated advanced experience in information security within a higher education environment. Demonstrated understanding of privacy and security regulations and best practices, including federal and state laws, policies, standards, and an extensive knowledge of privacy/security regulations in higher education and/or medical centers. Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans aligned with institutional goals. Strong leadership and team management skills with experience supervising technical staff. Preferred Qualifications
CISSP or GIAC specializations or similar certifications Special Conditions
Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results. Must be able to obtain secret level security clearance. For emergency situations, must be available 24/7. Employee must be available to work evenings and weekends. Employee must be available to travel as required. Pay Transparency
Annual Full Pay Range: $132,600 - $259,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $63.51 - $124.43 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). Compliance and Equal Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. UC San Diego is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment. For more information, please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination Vaccination requirements may apply. If employed by the University, you will be required to comply with the Policy on Vaccination Programs, and may be subject to federal, state, or local health directives.
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Remote position. Filing Deadline: Thu 10/9/2025. UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. This is a UC San Diego Department-Only Internal Recruitment open to UC San Diego INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SVCS Career Employees Only. UC San Diego is ranked the 9th best public university in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and is the largest employer based in San Diego County. Information Technology Services (IT Services) delivers enterprise IT services under the campus CIO and supports the university’s mission through a student-centered, research-focused, service-oriented environment. IT Services is customer-focused and committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values. IT Services collaborates with UC San Diego’s Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion to foster a safe and inclusive environment where employees feel supported and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), serve as Director of Security Operations in the Office of Information Assurance (OIA) and provide direct oversight of two key strategic areas: Security Operations and Identity and Access Management (IAM). Security operations include four teams: incident response/threat detection, security engineering & services, Active Directory architecture/management, and Identity Management (access management, campus single-sign-on, MFA, and IAM architecture/design). Assist the CISO with strategy and planning, drive the information security multi-year roadmap, maintain an overall security program, and develop and maintain a team calendar to support scheduled deadlines and periodic reporting requirements. Contribute to project management and communications; help set the vision for the broader information security program; foster a strong team and collaborative environment within Security Operations and with OIA Risk Management and other ITS teams. Receive assignments as objectives and determine how to allocate resources to meet IT compliance, privacy, and security goals; review and approve recommendations for functional programs; provide guidance to subordinates to achieve goals in accordance with policies. Serve as a backup for the CISO during absences with ITS Senior Management Team oversight to ensure a smooth transition of IT Services. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience/training. Advanced degree preferred. Minimum 2-4 years of experience leading a team or IT organization. Broad knowledge of information technology security functional areas relevant to student data, health information, research subjects, finance (including credit card and loan transactions), IT resource and application management, and general computer use practices. Demonstrated advanced experience in information security within a higher education environment. Demonstrated understanding of privacy and security regulations and best practices, including federal and state laws, policies, standards, and an extensive knowledge of privacy/security regulations in higher education and/or medical centers. Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans aligned with institutional goals. Strong leadership and team management skills with experience supervising technical staff. Preferred Qualifications
CISSP or GIAC specializations or similar certifications Special Conditions
Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results. Must be able to obtain secret level security clearance. For emergency situations, must be available 24/7. Employee must be available to work evenings and weekends. Employee must be available to travel as required. Pay Transparency
Annual Full Pay Range: $132,600 - $259,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $63.51 - $124.43 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). Compliance and Equal Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. UC San Diego is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment. For more information, please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination Vaccination requirements may apply. If employed by the University, you will be required to comply with the Policy on Vaccination Programs, and may be subject to federal, state, or local health directives.
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