Chief Information Security Officer
Company: University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
Location: Reno
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
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job requisition id R0140790 The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR)
appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution.
We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final
applications must be submitted prior to the close of the
recruitment.If you need assistance or have questions regarding the
application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at
(775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu . For UNR Med professional job
postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at
(775) 784-6778. - Job Description The University of Nevada, Reno
invites candidates for the position of Chief Information Security
Officer, in the Office of Information Technology. Reporting to the
University's Vice President and Chief Information Officer, the
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) directs staff in
identifying, developing, implementing and maintaining processes
across the University to reduce information and Information
Technology (IT) risks, responds to incidents, establishes
appropriate standards and controls, and consults, advises and
directs the establishment and implementation of policies and
procedures at all levels within the organization up to and
including the President.The position is responsible for campus-wide
information-related compliance as it relates to federal, state, and
local regulatory requirements. The CISO supervises and manages
administrative IT security faculty. The position reports to the
Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information
Officer (CIO).Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree and six (6)
years of related professional work experience OR -Master's Degree
and four (4) years of related professional work experienceRelated
Experience:
- Business Administration, Computer Science, Information
Technology, Engineering degree or a related field from an
accredited institution
- Information security and risk management
- Experience working in a complex distributed IT environment
- Experience working with IT security guidelines and requirements
such as: NIST, SOX, GLBA, PCI-DSS, FedRAMP, or HIPAA
- Contract and vendor negotiationsPreferred CertificationsCISSP,
CISM, CISA, or similar industry certifications.Preferred
Qualifications
- Graduate degree preferred
- Experience in driving change in security functions within
multiple organizations
- Leadership experience driving transformational change within
cloud-based, secure environments with control systemsCompensation
GradeAdministrative Faculty - DTo view the salary schedule for this
position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative
Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with
related education and experience.Schedule and Travel
RequirementsOccasional travel may be requiredRemarkable
Retirement!Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.5%
contribution is generously matched by the University. With the
faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. -Sit
back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent
employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at
least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE
retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada."I had
no idea the values of the faculty retirement plan when I joined
UNR. On my first day, I found out I was fully vested in my
contributions and the company's 17.5% matching. I have watched my
retirement grow over the years, not only in contributions, but with
investments. It is hard to put into words how appreciative I am to
feel so secure in my future" - Michelle B.Perks of Working at UNR
- Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health
Insurance
- Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance - Faculty
Benefits
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester
memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L.
Wiegand Fitness Center
- Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses
offer discounts to WolfCard holders
- Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents)
through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno
and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or
interpersonal issues.
- Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on
campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to
create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. Diversity
Groups
- Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty.
Its membership includes representatives from each academic and
administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
- No state income tax!Grants-in-aid for Faculty EmployeesThe
University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to
faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six
credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have
unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be
unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of
their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse
or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid Faculty Dual Career
Assistance ProgramThe University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the
importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs.
We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty
spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to
identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career
Assistance Program Department InformationOffice of Information
Technology department provides computing, software, and
communications support services to students, faculty, and staff
throughout the University. -The department manages and supports
software development, applications support and data warehousing,
network services, and server support and management. The goal of
the organization is to assist departments and colleges in
automating any administrative or academic process within the
University that can benefit from automation and thereby improve the
efficiency and accuracy of University operations. Learn more about
the Office of Information Technology here:
https://www.unr.edu/oit/about-oit Contact Information Search
Coordinator, Tammy Cushway at tcushway@unr.edu Exempt Yes Full-Time
Equivalent 100.0% Required Attachment(s) Please note, once you
submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will
be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application.
Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter,
references, additional documents sections of the application, will
not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All
uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee
to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to review of
applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu
.Please attach the following documents to your application. -1)
Resume/Vita2) Cover letter3) Reference contact information for
three professional references4) Please write a brief statement (one
page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of
creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which
you are applying. This posting is open until filled Qualified
individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible
candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the
recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a
sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision
has been made. Posting Close Date Note to Applicant A background
check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR
will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring
documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will
notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their
highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty
member's first day of employment. References will be contacted at
the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. Applicants hired
on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify. As part of the
hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of
Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to
perform job-related tasks. For positions that require driving,
evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time
of employment and as a condition of continued employment. Schedules
are subject to change based on organizational needs. The University
of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and
learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40
or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others
(including service-connected disabilities), gender (including
pregnancy related conditions), military status or military
obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture
and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu
knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion
(protected classes). -About UsThe University of Nevada, Reno is a
leading American public research university committed to the
promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as
Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves
21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and
63 countries.Classified by the Carnegie Classification of
Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ("Very High Research")
university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community
Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S.
News & World Report among the "Best National Universities" and
"Best National Public Universities." It also ranks in the top tier
of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the
New York Times' "Top Colleges for Economic Diversity."Since 2009,
nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs,
facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University
is home to Nevada's first medical school - the University of
Nevada, Reno School of Medicine - and it delivers on its original
land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the
University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural
Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada
Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological
Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.The main campus is in Reno,
Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown
and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets
the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus
is also a Nevada State Arboretum. In recent years, the University
has expanded to include two additional locations: the Redfield
Campus in south Reno and the Wayne L. Prim campus in Incline
Village, which is the home of the University of Nevada, Reno at
Lake Tahoe. -As part of the Nevada System of Higher Education -
comprised of two research universities, one state college, four
community colleges and an environmental research institute - the
University is committed to developing strong partnerships with each
of these institutions for the benefit of all Nevadans.Through its
commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and
creative activity, and outreach that's transforming Nevada's
communities and businesses, the University continues its nearly
150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.The
University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in
education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on
campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff
from different backgrounds bring to the educational
experience.Today, the University delivers on its original
land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by
investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and
vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students' cognitive
growth and academic achievement - all while remaining one of the
best values in American higher education.For more information,
please visit -the University's website .University of Nevada, Reno
The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading American public
research university committed to the promise of a future powered by
knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant
university, the University serves 21,000 undergraduate and graduate
students from all 50 states and 63 countries.Classified by the
Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an
R1 ("Very High Research") university, it is also recognized in the
Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is
also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the "Best National
Universities" and "Best National Public Universities." It also
ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World
University Rankings and the New York Times' "Top Colleges for
Economic Diversity."Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has
invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the
main campus. The University is home to Nevada's first medical
school - the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine - and it
delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across
the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada
Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and
Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada
Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.The main campus
is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a
vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the
Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful,
290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. In recent
years, the University has expanded to include two additional
locations: the Redfield Campus in south Reno and the Wayne L. Prim
campus in Incline Village, which is the home of the University of
Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe. -As part of the Nevada System of Higher
Education - comprised of two research universities, one state
college, four community colleges and an environmental research
institute - the University is committed to developing strong
partnerships with each of these institutions for the benefit of all
Nevadans.Through its commitment to high-impact education,
world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that's
transforming Nevada's communities and businesses, the University
continues its nearly 150-year tradition of benefitting our state,
nation and world.The University recognizes that diversity promotes
excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged
community on campus recognizes the added value that students,
faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the
educational experience.Today, the University delivers on its
original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by
investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and
vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students' cognitive
growth and academic achievement - all while remaining one of the
best values in American higher education. NSHE is committed to
providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on
the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether
actual or perceived by others (including service-connected
disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions),
military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race
(including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural
hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists),
color, or religion (protected classes). - Director, Office of Equal
Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator The University of Nevada,
Reno, -does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education
program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the
basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972 (20 U.S.C. - - 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding
implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). - The University's
commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and
activities extends to applicants for - admission and employment.
Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be
referred to: Zeva Edmondson, Director, Office of Equal Opportunity
and Title IX Coordinator , University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N.
Virginia Street, Continuing Education Building, Room 206, m/s 158,
Reno, Nevada 89557-0158, Telephone: (775) 784-1547; Email:
eotix@unr.edu ; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States
Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for
Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100;
Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339;
Email: OCR@ed.gov ; or to both. Information pertaining to the
University's grievance procedures and grievance process, including
how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to
report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the
University will respond can be found here . If you need any
accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human
Resources at jobs@unr.edu . Information regarding security,
personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found at
UNR's website . NSHE Employees are required to participate in a
mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result,
employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits.
Additional information is available at SSA 1945 . Job postings are
specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.
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