Director of Security Consulting and Architecture

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State University is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking cybersecurity leader to serve as the Director of Security Consulting and Architecture. This critical role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in developing secure information technology and security architectures, plans, and projects. The Director will be responsible for overseeing the development of information security projects and crafting architectures that enhance cybersecurity across the university's information systems, including disaster recovery, database protection, and secure software development.

The Director will manage a team of Security Analysts, Architects, and Engineers, ensuring that all information systems and applications are secure, functional, and compliant with relevant regulations. This includes implementing security and privacy controls, best practices, and technology auditing procedures, as well as addressing non-compliance with information security frameworks and standards. The ideal candidate will have experience designing secure architectures for both specialized research systems and common business systems, such as student information systems, education management platforms, and content delivery systems. They must be well-versed in federal and industry compliance requirements, with a deep understanding of the unique needs of educational institutions in the realm of cybersecurity.

Location

The primary location for the role is State College PA, at the University Park campus and will require regular weekly work on campus.

Qualifications

This position minimally requires a bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years of supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates must be US citizens to apply.

Desired Certifications:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Director of Security Operations to develop and execute recovery requirements and engineering actions to restore security and privacy controls while mitigating cybersecurity risks.
• Support the development, maintenance, and testing of the University's incident response plan and ensure vulnerability detection efforts across all IT, OT, and web applications.
• Design, implement, and support security and privacy controls, procedures, and access management strategies in coordination with key stakeholders.
• Provide input to risk assessments, institution and unit-level security procedures, and security compliance efforts in alignment with university policies and research sponsor requirements.
• Identify and implement cybersecurity education programs to promote awareness, compliance, and a strong cybersecurity culture.
• Develop and document security processes and procedures while ensuring effective security awareness and communication across campus.
• Develop, maintain, and leverage performance indicators (KPIs) for use in decision-making, continuous improvement, and reporting
• Manage service level agreements (SLAs) for key services
• Create projects to manage security technology improvements and implement strategies to modernize and enhance information security services, including future planning for intrusion and threat detection.
• Lead and manages staff, including hiring, development, and performance management.

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