Associate Chief Information Officer​/Chief Information Security Officer; ACIO​/CISO

Responsibilities and Overview

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Associate Chief Information Officer/Chief Information Security Officer (ACIO / CISO) is a key member of the Information Technology Services (ITS) leadership team, providing strategic oversight in critical areas of technology infrastructure, operations, and security. This role oversees IT-related audits, ensures compliance with relevant regulatory standards and university policies, and drives continuous improvement across ITS and the university.

The ACIO / CISO is responsible for advancing a secure, resilient, and efficient IT environment by evaluating technologies, guiding infrastructure strategy, and strengthening business continuity, disaster recovery, and risk mitigation efforts. As the university’s chief advocate for information security, the ACIO / CISO leads the maturation and integration of a comprehensive, institution-wide security strategy while maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of university information assets and managing cyber security related compliance.

This role ensures that security best practices are embedded across the university’s IT landscape, mitigating risks and enabling innovation. In the absence of the CIO, the ACIO / CISO will serve as their delegate, ensuring continuity in IT leadership and decision-making.

• Seven or more years of experience managing IT staff, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Experience with ERP systems, Active Directory, Google Apps, VMware, and web technologies.
• CISSP, CISM, PMP, and ITIL certifications a plus.
• A thorough understanding of IT trends and capabilities.
• Prior experience working in Higher Education.

• Knowledge and experience in project planning, implementation, and management.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of constituents.
• Ability to research and assess technical options for both internal and external projects.
• Ability to work with a broad range of technical staff to ensure consistency with industry best practices.
• Ability to work independently and reliably.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.