About the role

  • Information Security Officer leading Simmons University's information security initiatives. Ensuring data integrity and governance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain the university’s information security program, including policies, standards, and procedures aligned with institutional goals and regulatory requirements
  • Serve as the primary security advisor to Technology leadership, providing actionable guidance on risk, controls, and tradeoffs
  • Conduct and oversee risk management activities, including risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and vendor security reviews; track and prioritize remediation efforts
  • Lead security incident response, including coordination, investigation, communication, mitigation, and post-incident review
  • Monitor emerging threats and recommend proactive security controls and mitigation strategies
  • Provide technical security expertise in systems and security administration to protect and manage the university’s IT environment
  • Administer and optimize enterprise security tools, including SIEM, EDR, WAF/CDN, MFA, vulnerability scanning, and security awareness platforms
  • Design and deliver a comprehensive security awareness and phishing-resilience program for faculty, staff, and students
  • Collaborate across the institution, working with Technology, Legal, HR, and academic stakeholders to embed security into projects, services, and operations
  • Prepare security documentation and reporting, including metrics, dashboards, and regular briefings for senior leadership and governance bodies

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field
  • 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in an information security role
  • Strong background in systems and security administration
  • Demonstrated experience developing and implementing information security programs and policies
  • Experience designing and delivering security awareness and training programs
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Demonstrated discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information

Benefits

  • health benefits
  • retirement savings
  • flexible hours
  • remote work opportunities

Job title

Information Security Officer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$69,400 - $111,300 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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