The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Princeton is responsible for developing, expanding and maturing the University information security policy and strategy and draws on domain expertise, a capacity for vision and change management and communication skills to establish a high level of understanding of and attention to information security in a world-class institution of teaching, learning and research.
The CISO works collaboratively with University leadership and departmental technical and administrative staff throughout campus. The CISO develops and leads outreach, communication and education efforts to raise campus-wide awareness of information security risk, requirements and solutions; provides strategic and technical guidance and assistance in the design and implementation of appropriate security processes for campus-wide information systems; directs the University IT Risk Assessment process; recommends and monitors computing practices to prevent and recover from security breaches and handles breaches when they occur; provides vision, leadership and development of robust security operations and vulnerability management; and leads the operations and success of access security requirements.
The CISO reports to the Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer and collaborates with OIT senior staff and key campus business and IT leaders to shape security and business-continuity standards and action plans. The CISO also plays a leadership role in the implementation of security practices and policies through collaboration with technical staff. The CISO has dotted line responsibilities to the VP and Dean for Research, and is designated as the University Information Security Officer for federal grants and projects.
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Princeton University has retained Boyden Executive Search https://www.boyden.com/ to support the recruitment of this position. Confidential inquiries, applications, and nominations should be sent by email to Sara Swisher-Anderson, sswisher@boyden.com Senior Associates at Boyden.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.
If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.