Rutgers University
Associate Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is a nationally ranked public research university located in three New Jersey cities. Rutgers draws strength from its diverse community of students and faculty. The Office of Information Technology provides university‑wide leadership in strategic planning, enterprise technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, data management, and digital solutions.
Posting Summary Rutgers is seeking an Associate Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer for the Office of Information Technology. Reporting to the Vice President and Deputy Chief Information Officer, the Associate Vice President and CISO is responsible for institutional cybersecurity program, including development, implementation, and monitoring of strategic enterprise information security governance, compliance, policies and protocols to ensure the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of university information.
Key Responsibilities
Leads a cybersecurity program that is foundational to protecting university information assets by incorporating guidance from the Information Security Steering Committee.
Accepts responsibility and ownership for protection of the university’s information assets and works with senior leadership and OIT executive leadership to provide such protections.
Engages with university leaders to communicate vision and drive information security programs and concepts into all business processes.
Works with administrative and strategic vendor partners to ensure that information security is incorporated into management processes such as purchasing and contract review.
Designs, implements and oversees security advisory and governance groups and activities in conjunction with the Information Security Steering Committee.
Leads any related committees, sub‑groups, or working groups and informs the topics and agendas of these groups.
Manages crises and responds to emergencies.
Leads the resources of a matrixed organization in response to threats, breaches or other malfeasant cyber activities.
Works within the supportive and “common cause” culture developed and maintained by the CIO and CIO Executive Team.
Works with and provides leadership to the multi‑disciplinary threat response team.
Serves as the primary advocate for information security across the university and the broader security profession, attending industry events and serving on task forces and boards.
Maintains familiarity with all relevant regulations affecting information security and assesses Rutgers’ risk related to all relevant information security regulations (HIPAA, FERPA, PCI‑DSS, FISMA, etc.).
Partners with executive leadership in achieving successful delivery of security functional areas: Governance and Policy, Risk Management, Identity and Access Management, Endpoint Security, Security Operations, Vulnerability Management, Security Training and Awareness, Application Security, Security Assessments and Testing, Security Analytics and Security Portfolio Management.
Works closely with the Chief Audit Executive to build stronger cohesion between risk identified in information security assessments and the overall IT audit workplan endorsed by the Board Audit Committee.
Develops and maintains a comprehensive education and awareness program that touches all aspects of the Rutgers community.
Develops and implements foundational training courses in relevant security topics, such as phishing awareness and scam/fraud detection.
Understands and balances the need to encourage best behaviors with the need to enforce rules.
Provides leadership and oversight of the management and budget activities related to the cybersecurity team.
Provides regular updates to the VP/ DCIO and other University leaders regarding information security matters, including ongoing program reporting and incident reporting.
Identifies key performance indicators to gauge success in securing university information assets.
Develops and shares dashboards to monitor security‑related metrics that impact the university’s cybersecurity risk profile.
Works closely with the research community in exploring new and novel approaches to cybersecurity within networking, data management systems, software development, federation and identity management, and other research instruments and platforms.
Ensures that the university meets all relevant requirements for the use and protection of data assets from granting agencies that provide requirements and guidance as a condition for their use.
Develops and maintains strategic external relationships and partnerships, such as the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) CISOs, University Hospital, and RWJBarnabas.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and 8 to 10 years of progressive leadership responsibilities for a comprehensive cybersecurity program.
Certifications / Licenses
A valid driver’s license would be required for this position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Extensive experience in computing and information security, including experience with Internet technology, security techniques, and compliance requirements.
Experience in higher education, governmental agency or corporate/industry information security.
Experience with policy development, auditing, and risk management, as well as contract and vendor negotiation.
Demonstrated experience with advising and influencing senior management.
Demonstrated ability to work and effectively prioritize in a highly dynamic decentralized work environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Consultative and organizational skills.
Advanced computer literacy.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree.
CISSP or similar information security related certifications.
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options.
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable).
Life insurance coverage.
Employee discount programs.
Posting Details Posting Number: 25ST2200
Posting Open Date: 10/14/2025
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
List of Professional References (contact info)
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Rutgers University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. All applicants and employees are protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD).
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Posting Summary Rutgers is seeking an Associate Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer for the Office of Information Technology. Reporting to the Vice President and Deputy Chief Information Officer, the Associate Vice President and CISO is responsible for institutional cybersecurity program, including development, implementation, and monitoring of strategic enterprise information security governance, compliance, policies and protocols to ensure the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of university information.
Key Responsibilities
Leads a cybersecurity program that is foundational to protecting university information assets by incorporating guidance from the Information Security Steering Committee.
Accepts responsibility and ownership for protection of the university’s information assets and works with senior leadership and OIT executive leadership to provide such protections.
Engages with university leaders to communicate vision and drive information security programs and concepts into all business processes.
Works with administrative and strategic vendor partners to ensure that information security is incorporated into management processes such as purchasing and contract review.
Designs, implements and oversees security advisory and governance groups and activities in conjunction with the Information Security Steering Committee.
Leads any related committees, sub‑groups, or working groups and informs the topics and agendas of these groups.
Manages crises and responds to emergencies.
Leads the resources of a matrixed organization in response to threats, breaches or other malfeasant cyber activities.
Works within the supportive and “common cause” culture developed and maintained by the CIO and CIO Executive Team.
Works with and provides leadership to the multi‑disciplinary threat response team.
Serves as the primary advocate for information security across the university and the broader security profession, attending industry events and serving on task forces and boards.
Maintains familiarity with all relevant regulations affecting information security and assesses Rutgers’ risk related to all relevant information security regulations (HIPAA, FERPA, PCI‑DSS, FISMA, etc.).
Partners with executive leadership in achieving successful delivery of security functional areas: Governance and Policy, Risk Management, Identity and Access Management, Endpoint Security, Security Operations, Vulnerability Management, Security Training and Awareness, Application Security, Security Assessments and Testing, Security Analytics and Security Portfolio Management.
Works closely with the Chief Audit Executive to build stronger cohesion between risk identified in information security assessments and the overall IT audit workplan endorsed by the Board Audit Committee.
Develops and maintains a comprehensive education and awareness program that touches all aspects of the Rutgers community.
Develops and implements foundational training courses in relevant security topics, such as phishing awareness and scam/fraud detection.
Understands and balances the need to encourage best behaviors with the need to enforce rules.
Provides leadership and oversight of the management and budget activities related to the cybersecurity team.
Provides regular updates to the VP/ DCIO and other University leaders regarding information security matters, including ongoing program reporting and incident reporting.
Identifies key performance indicators to gauge success in securing university information assets.
Develops and shares dashboards to monitor security‑related metrics that impact the university’s cybersecurity risk profile.
Works closely with the research community in exploring new and novel approaches to cybersecurity within networking, data management systems, software development, federation and identity management, and other research instruments and platforms.
Ensures that the university meets all relevant requirements for the use and protection of data assets from granting agencies that provide requirements and guidance as a condition for their use.
Develops and maintains strategic external relationships and partnerships, such as the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) CISOs, University Hospital, and RWJBarnabas.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and 8 to 10 years of progressive leadership responsibilities for a comprehensive cybersecurity program.
Certifications / Licenses
A valid driver’s license would be required for this position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Extensive experience in computing and information security, including experience with Internet technology, security techniques, and compliance requirements.
Experience in higher education, governmental agency or corporate/industry information security.
Experience with policy development, auditing, and risk management, as well as contract and vendor negotiation.
Demonstrated experience with advising and influencing senior management.
Demonstrated ability to work and effectively prioritize in a highly dynamic decentralized work environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Consultative and organizational skills.
Advanced computer literacy.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree.
CISSP or similar information security related certifications.
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options.
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable).
Life insurance coverage.
Employee discount programs.
Posting Details Posting Number: 25ST2200
Posting Open Date: 10/14/2025
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
List of Professional References (contact info)
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Rutgers University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. All applicants and employees are protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD).
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