Lead Information Security Administrator

The Lead Information Security Administrator (Administrator) is a senior security position that provides the extensive technical expertise required to design, build, and manage the complex information security infrastructure necessary to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the university's technology infrastructure. The Administrator identifies cybersecurity and compliance requirements, develops controls to meet these requirements, and leads the implementation of these controls in new technology or existing systems. This position assesses technology to identify and address cybersecurity issues. This position plays a senior role in incident management and performs advanced technical work including forensics and ensures that containment, eradication, and recovery tasks are completed both successfully and in a timely manner. The Administrator coordinates with network, system, and security staff in other departments, and provides technical cybersecurity leadership to them. This position coordinates with service providers and consultants to ensure that the university's needs are addressed. The Administrator works closely with senior Information Technology Services ( ITS) managers and architects and acts as a consultant in cybersecurity-related matters.

The Administrator reports to the Chief Information Security Officer ( CISO) and is a senior member of the Information Technology Services ( ITS) technical staff and security team. The Administrator works with other leaders to ensure a high level of service to faculty, staff, and students, and to ensure that all technology systems are secured and meet compliance requirements.

Information Technology Services ( ITS) strengthens and supports the university's mission of teaching, research, and scholarly application of knowledge by providing the information technology infrastructure, software, hardware, and support to achieve the university's strategic goals. ITS is comprised of nine departments which work with the university community to provide the information technology support and services required to realize operational excellence, integrate advanced technology, and create efficient and effective technology solutions.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more: