University of Central Florida
Chief Information Security Officer
University of Central Florida, Florida, New York, United States
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University of Central Florida Facilities And Business Operations Facilities and Business Operations at UCF
is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are committed to excellence, providing unparalleled expertise, and maintaining a world-class standard in service. The Opportunity The UCF IT department within Facilities and Business Operations is seeking to hire a
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) . This role is responsible for leading, developing, and managing the organization’s comprehensive information security program. The
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
plays a pivotal role in the organization and is responsible for leading, developing, and managing the organization's comprehensive information security program. This position will oversee incident response, forensic investigations, risk management, compliance, and security awareness initiatives. Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and oversee the university’s enterprise-wide information security strategy, policies, and procedures. Align security initiatives with institutional goals such as digital transformation, research excellence, and compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, NIST, GLBA, and Florida state laws. Introduce modern security tools and capabilities, and cultivate a skilled workforce to stay ahead of emerging threats from nation-state and criminal actors. Risk Management and Compliance
Conduct regular risk and vulnerability assessments and audits to identify and mitigate threats. Partner with the Board of Trustees’ VP for Compliance and Risk, and Chief Audit Executive to ensure audit readiness. Oversee compliance with federal, state, and industry standards, as well as domain integrity, SSL certificate management, and posture management across cloud, on-premises, and federated systems. Security Operations and Incident Response
Direct daily security operations, including SIEM, CASB, DLP, MFA, endpoint protection, and threat intelligence. Lead incident detection, response, and remediation efforts for cybersecurity events. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans tailored for a large R1 research institution. Awareness and Training
Design and deliver security awareness and training programs for faculty, staff, students, and researchers. Foster collaboration with distributed IT teams, academic departments, and research groups to embed security into operations. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience with at least 5+ years of leadership experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6). Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or Doctorate in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline. 10+ years of progressive experience in information security leadership, including enterprise-level strategic planning and operations. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or equivalent. Experience working in higher education, research-intensive (R1) institutions, or large complex organizations. Expertise in securing research data, intellectual property, and compliance with grant and funding agency requirements. Familiarity with advanced technologies, including AI/ML, cloud platforms, and high-performance computing environments. Strong background in building partnerships with federal agencies (FBI, DHS, DoD) and higher-education security consortia. Demonstrated success leading network modernization and security integration projects at scale. Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements such as FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, NIST, and state/federal privacy laws. Demonstrated experience leading security operations, incident response, risk management, and governance programs. Proven ability to communicate complex technical risks and solutions to executives, governing boards, and non-technical stakeholders. Experience managing budgets, vendor contracts, and cross-functional teams. Effective leadership skills with experience supervising, mentoring, and developing security professionals. Working at UCF has its perks UCF offers benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, retirement savings options, employee discounts, education assistance, and more. Equal Employment Opportunity UCF is an equal opportunity employer and makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
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Chief Information Security Officer
role at
University of Central Florida Facilities And Business Operations Facilities and Business Operations at UCF
is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are committed to excellence, providing unparalleled expertise, and maintaining a world-class standard in service. The Opportunity The UCF IT department within Facilities and Business Operations is seeking to hire a
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) . This role is responsible for leading, developing, and managing the organization’s comprehensive information security program. The
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
plays a pivotal role in the organization and is responsible for leading, developing, and managing the organization's comprehensive information security program. This position will oversee incident response, forensic investigations, risk management, compliance, and security awareness initiatives. Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and oversee the university’s enterprise-wide information security strategy, policies, and procedures. Align security initiatives with institutional goals such as digital transformation, research excellence, and compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, NIST, GLBA, and Florida state laws. Introduce modern security tools and capabilities, and cultivate a skilled workforce to stay ahead of emerging threats from nation-state and criminal actors. Risk Management and Compliance
Conduct regular risk and vulnerability assessments and audits to identify and mitigate threats. Partner with the Board of Trustees’ VP for Compliance and Risk, and Chief Audit Executive to ensure audit readiness. Oversee compliance with federal, state, and industry standards, as well as domain integrity, SSL certificate management, and posture management across cloud, on-premises, and federated systems. Security Operations and Incident Response
Direct daily security operations, including SIEM, CASB, DLP, MFA, endpoint protection, and threat intelligence. Lead incident detection, response, and remediation efforts for cybersecurity events. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans tailored for a large R1 research institution. Awareness and Training
Design and deliver security awareness and training programs for faculty, staff, students, and researchers. Foster collaboration with distributed IT teams, academic departments, and research groups to embed security into operations. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience with at least 5+ years of leadership experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6). Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or Doctorate in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline. 10+ years of progressive experience in information security leadership, including enterprise-level strategic planning and operations. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or equivalent. Experience working in higher education, research-intensive (R1) institutions, or large complex organizations. Expertise in securing research data, intellectual property, and compliance with grant and funding agency requirements. Familiarity with advanced technologies, including AI/ML, cloud platforms, and high-performance computing environments. Strong background in building partnerships with federal agencies (FBI, DHS, DoD) and higher-education security consortia. Demonstrated success leading network modernization and security integration projects at scale. Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements such as FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, NIST, and state/federal privacy laws. Demonstrated experience leading security operations, incident response, risk management, and governance programs. Proven ability to communicate complex technical risks and solutions to executives, governing boards, and non-technical stakeholders. Experience managing budgets, vendor contracts, and cross-functional teams. Effective leadership skills with experience supervising, mentoring, and developing security professionals. Working at UCF has its perks UCF offers benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, retirement savings options, employee discounts, education assistance, and more. Equal Employment Opportunity UCF is an equal opportunity employer and makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
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