Posting Details
Position Number008336Position TitleChief Information Security Officer - 008336DivisionFinance and AdministrationDepartment140240 - Office of Information SecurityMinimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or a directly related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and seven years of progressively responsible experience in Information Security.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education, health care, or a related complex organizational environment is preferred. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and/or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) are highly preferred.
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s Office of Information Security is seeking to hire a Chief Information Security Officer. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for comprehensive information security across the University.
- Leads information security planning in establishing a comprehensive information security program for the University in support of Academic, Research, Administrative and Health Systems processes and information systems.
- Develops and drives a long-term information security roadmap aligned with the University’s strategic goals.
- Develops, maintains, and enforces security standards, procedures, and guidelines that uphold the University’s overarching security plan and policies.
- Proactively identifies and addresses potential exposures to accidental or intentional destruction, disclosure, modification, or interruption of information that could cause serious financial or informational loss.
- Coordinates and performs security reviews, risk assessments, risk management, policy standards and guidelines, security awareness and training, audit coordination, and project management.
- Articulates and communicates IT security policies and best practices clearly and effectively to the entire University community.
- Serves as the primary contact and lead for all significant information security incidents.
- Develops, maintains, and regularly tests the University’s Security Incident Response Plan.
- Coordinates information security efforts closely with University IT staff, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, and University legal staff to ensure a unified and effective response.
- Leads the development and execution of a clear, multi-year Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) strategy and roadmap, ensuring its alignment with overall university research objectives and its compliance with all applicable federal standards.
- Responsible for selecting and implementing appropriate security technologies that adhere to federal security control requirements, specifically those outlined in NIST SP 800-171 and, where applicable, NIST SP 800-172, ensuring protection for all CUI enclaves.
- Provides periodic, metrics-driven reporting on information security posture, risks, and incident trends to the Associate Vice President Finance & Administration/CIO.
- Supervises and mentors Information Security staff, fostering their growth and ensuring the team’s effectiveness.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for any contracted external security consulting services and/or vendors, ensuring they meet campus needs and contractual requirements.
- Remains on 24-hour call for problem determination and corrective action.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
- Related duties as required.
Number of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date07/03/2025Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsWorking DaysMonday - FridayWorking Hours8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Job LocationMain CampusFull-time or Part-TimeFull TimeRegular or TemporaryRegular
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you at least 18 years of age?
- * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
- * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- * How many years of related experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 - 3 years
- Between 3 - 5 years
- Between 5 - 7 years
- More than 7 years
- * How did you hear about this position?
- USA website
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Indeed
- HigherEd Jobs
- Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
- Facebook
- Word of mouth
- Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Resume
Optional Documents- Cover Letter
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.
EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportThe University of South Alabama publishes certain crime statistics for the most recent three-year period as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The report, along with additional information, is available online at:
http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/police/resources/fireandsafetyreport.pdf. You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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