Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Florida Gulf Coast University - Fort Myers, FL

Full-time - Senior

Fort Myers, FL

Educational Services

About the position

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Florida Gulf Coast University is a senior-level IT leadership role responsible for overseeing the enterprise cybersecurity program. This position provides strategic leadership in IT governance, risk management, and the cross-functional management of information and technology security across the organization. The CISO will develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cybersecurity function across the organization to ensure high-quality information security management.
• Develop the cybersecurity strategy and operating model in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Establish a cybersecurity governance framework and create a cybersecurity steering committee.
• Collaborate with procurement to integrate cybersecurity requirements into contracts.
• Develop and update policies and procedures to safeguard information assets.
• Oversee risk evaluation and compliance management processes.
• Advise on the organization's cyber risk posture and mandatory application of controls.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Manage resources in alignment with the IT workforce plan and support budgeting for cybersecurity.
• Develop a cybersecurity vision and strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
• Manage and contain cybersecurity incidents to protect corporate IT assets.
• Manage an effective cybersecurity organization, including hiring and staff development.
• Lead the development of IT policies and procedures for information security governance.
• Liaise with external agencies to maintain a strong security posture.
• Stay current with developments in cybersecurity and technology.

Requirements

• Fourteen years of professional, full-time experience in IT or a related field, or a Bachelor's degree and ten years of experience.
• Five years of leadership responsibility, including strategy and budgeting.
• Demonstrated experience influencing key stakeholders across the organization.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
• IT leadership and management experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience in Infrastructure and Operations.
• Experience building a security program.
• Experience in risk and compliance management.