Broward College is hiring: Director, Cybersecurity in Fort Lauderdale

This position reports to the Chief Technology Officer and is responsible for all cybersecurity strategies and operations for the college. The individual will lead the cybersecurity department, manage the institution’s cybersecurity risk posture, and strengthen its defense against internal and external threats. Responsibilities include developing and implementing comprehensive information security policies and procedures, leading incident response and investigations, conducting cybersecurity awareness sessions, managing internal and external audits, and ensuring third-party information security compliance is met to protect the college’s information systems and data.

• Bachelor's degree required in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or a related discipline. Master's degree preferred.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
• 8 years of progressive experience working in cybersecurity or information technology.
• 3 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Industry certifications preferred (CISSP, CISM, CompTIA)

Responsibilities

• Daily - 20% Strategic Leadership: Serve as the institution’s lead cybersecurity expert, developing strategic vision and roadmap to mature the college’s cybersecurity posture.
• Daily - 15% Compliance & Auditing: Lead the college’s cybersecurity compliance programs, overseeing all testing and ensuring readiness for internal and external audits.
• Daily - 10% Security Awareness: Create a culture of cybersecurity awareness across the institution.
• Daily - 10% Risk & Deficiency Management: Identify cybersecurity control deficiencies, evaluate risks, develop and execute mitigation plans.
• Daily - 10% Third-Party Risk Management: Review vendor, software and cloud agreements ensuring they meet the institution’s cybersecurity standards.
• Weekly - 10% Project & Operations Management: Oversee the development, implementation, and management of all cybersecurity projects and initiatives.
• Other - 5% Technology & Budget: Research, assessment, and recommendation of cybersecurity technologies, manage allotted budget and associated procurement needs.
• Other - 5% Professional Development: Maintain expert knowledge of the threat landscape and future trends by attending consortium meetings, training, workshops, conferences and conducting independent research.
• Other - 5% Business Continuity: Own and maintain the cybersecurity incident response and IT business continuity plans, ensuring institutional readiness through tabletop exercises and drills.
• Other - 5% Incident Escalation: Serve as the escalation point for all major cybersecurity incidents, providing leadership and coordination during emergencies, with 24/7 on-call availability as required.
• Other - 5% Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of cybersecurity professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of cybersecurity threats, techniques and implications across platforms.
• Proven experience in core cybersecurity operations, including incident response, threat analysis, digital forensics, and troubleshooting complex security issues.
• Expertise in vulnerability management, network security, application security, and cloud security architecture and best practices.
• In depth knowledge of cybersecurity governance frameworks, risk management technologies, and vendor risk assessment.
• Strong command of regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to higher education.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information and strategic recommendations to audiences.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to apply theories and functional expertise to solve complex situations.

Benefits

• Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
• Wellness Program
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Winter and Spring Break Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification.