Deputy Chief Information Officer & Information Security Officer

Deputy Chief Information Officer & Information Security Officer

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Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Monterey Bay
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, Information Systems & Technology, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $14,592 to $16,250
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* CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

Priority Screening Date: March 30, 2026
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid‑sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement
, CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four‑year public university system,
California State University
, which educates nearly 460,000 students every year.

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators.

As one of the 22 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below‑market‑rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff.

Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer (AVP/CIO), the Deputy Chief Information Officer / Information Security Officer serves as the principal deputy and senior administrative leader for Information Technology. This position supports the AVP/CIO by providing leadership continuity, overseeing major operational and organizational functions, executing divisional strategy, and serving as the University’s Information Security Officer with responsibility for security governance, risk management, and compliance.

• Deputy CIO Leadership, Strategy Execution & Organizational Change

Supports execution of the AVP/CIO’s strategic vision by translating divisional priorities into operational plans, organizational structures, and coordinated programs and initiatives. Provides leadership continuity and operational oversight across Information Technology and acts on behalf of the AVP/CIO as delegated. Leads organizational change initiatives related to structure, roles, processes, and service delivery; builds alignment across leadership teams; and ensures effective communication, accountability, and follow‑through.

• Information Security Governance & Risk Management (ISO Function)

Serves as the University’s Information Security Officer, responsible for institution‑wide information security strategy, governance, risk management, and compliance. Establishes and maintains an information security framework aligned with CSU policies, legal and regulatory requirements, a recognized security framework, and institutional priorities. Oversees security risk assessments, incident response coordination, audit support, and security awareness initiatives. Advises executive leadership on cybersecurity risks, mitigation strategies, and security posture in alignment with the University’s risk tolerance, ensuring security considerations are integrated into broader IT and institutional decision‑making.

• IT Operations Oversight & Service Integration

Provides senior oversight and coordination of IT operational portfolios, ensuring effective service integration, staffing…