Director, IT Security Operations

What you'll do

• Lead all cybersecurity incident response activities and investigations to protect network resources.
• Manage the enterprise security operations team, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Oversee the deployment and management of endpoint protection solutions and security platforms.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for patch management and vulnerability management programs.
• Monitor log ingestion from critical systems within SIEM and MDR tools.
• Collect and analyze cyber threat intelligence to stay ahead of emerging threats.
• Review network and security architecture to recommend improvements for detecting and preventing threats.
• Develop and implement internal controls to ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification.
• Certified Ethical Hacker certification.
• Cloud Security certification.
• 7+ years of experience in information security, specifically within CIRT, CERT, CSIRC, or SOC environments.
• 7+ years of experience in another IT function, particularly IT Audit.
• 7+ years of experience with regulatory compliance and information security management frameworks like ISO27000, COBIT, or NIST 800.