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Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV4171Working TitleCHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICERNumber of Vacancies1LocationEdinburg, Texas DepartmentInformation SecurityFTE1.0FLSAExemptScope of Job

Establish the direction and oversee the execution of the information security program at U. T. Rio Grande Valley. Advises executive leadership on IT Security risks and mitigation plans. Directly manages the IT Security department to include policy and standards development, training, security monitoring, and IT risk management.

Description of Duties

•Fulfills the responsibilities of the Information Security Officer as defined by TAC 202 and UTS 165.
•Meets regularly and works closely with academic leaders, clinical administrators, researchers, audit, compliance, and legal counsel to understand requirements related to security and regulatory compliance.
•Lead as subject matter expert in information security and multiple related disciplines.
•The Chief Information Security Officer has direct oversight for high risk areas. Because of this responsibility, it is expected and required that Chief Information Security Officer to have access to the university president or designee. This access is to ensure that the university president is aware of high risk areas and is made aware of crises in a timely manner and is kept up-to-date on responses to same.
•Coordinates efforts, including processes, across the institution for Network Infrastructure, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal Affairs & Compliance, and other groups to identify and promote key security initiatives and standards such as, but not limited to, virus protection, security monitoring, intrusion detection, access control, and remote access policies.
•Works with the campus designated FERPA, Records Access and HIPAA Privacy Officers on compliance issues as necessary.
•Ensures compliance with federal, State, and UT System rules and regulations, including HIPAA, FERPA, UTS165, PCI, etc. Promotes and facilitates effective communication between the department and the University’s administrative community.
•Develops and maintains a cost effective information technology security program including development and implementation of security standards, policies and procedures, awareness and training plan, and overall information security infrastructure.
•Identifies protection goals and objectives consistent with the university strategic plan. Defines key security program elements.
•Leads the Computer Incident Response Team for investigation and remediation of security breaches, initiates appropriate action to protect information assets, and assists with disciplinary and legal matters associated with such breaches.
•Advises the CIO and executive management on all areas of information security, including tactical information security advice and security ramifications of emerging technologies.
•Serves as the information security liaison with external entities including UT System, UT Components and nationwide universities, State and Federal agencies. Responds to security surveys and audits from UT System, State Auditor’s Office, and DIR.
•Coordinates, in cooperation with UT Policy and the Office of General Counsel with law enforcement activities/investigations; FBI, DPS, etc., relating to information security.
•Chairs meetings of departmental Information Security Administrators (ISAs) for dissemination of information security information and training and input for program development.
•Attends as a non-voting member of the Information Security Advisory Committee.
•Builds, motivates, and leads a professional team attuned to organizational culture, responsive to university needs, and committed to integrity and excellence. Leads all aspects of this team, including budget creation and maintenance. Coordinates implementation plans, security product purchase proposals, and project schedules.
•Works with outside consultants as appropriate to fulfill independent security audit needs.
•Ensures the implementation of the Disaster Recovery Plan for mission critical systems in accordance with Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 202.74(a)(5), DIR Guidelines and industry practice.
•Ensures appropriate recovery procedures are developed, documented, and distributed by critical business units.
•Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information management or related field from an accredited University.

Preferred Education

Master’s Degree in computer science, information management or related field from an accredited University,

Licenses/Certifications

Required:Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Preferred:
•Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
•HealthCare Information Security & Privacy Practitioner (HCISPP)
•PCI Professional (PCIP)
•PCI Internal Security Assessor (ISA)

Required Experience

Ten (10) years progressively responsible leadership experience in IT including designing, implementing and/or auditing information technology security programs and knowledge and understanding of regulatory issues relevant to higher education, including FERPA, HIPAA, ADA, PCI

Preferred Experience

•Work requires a track record of translating an organization’s overarching strategy into an effective, long-term action plan for his or her area or responsibility.
•Work requires demonstration of communication skills that enable him/her to provide vision and direction to a large group of highly successful professionals across a broad range of disciplines.
•Work requires exceptional management and business/operational skills.
•Work requires an ability to communicate in a pragmatic and collegial way that leaves little room for ambiguity and aids the organization in focusing on goals, staying on course and achieving results.
•Work requires responsibility for review, development, recommendation, and implementation of policies related to assigned activity, program, or function.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required.

Other

Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Some evening and /or weekend work and travel may be required. Exceptional management and business/operational skills. Ability to communicate in a pragmatic and collegial way that leaves little room for ambiguity and aids the organization in focusing on goals, staying on course and achieving results.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-TimeMinimum SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosted SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosition Available Date10/01/2019Grant Funded PositionNoIf Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

UTRGV is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to hire without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or veteran status. UTRGV takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

*Date of Birth
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Quick Linkhttp://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/22748Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a current UTRGV employee?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
   • Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
3. * Please select your highest level of completed education.
   • 6th grade education
   • 10th grade education
   • High School Diploma or GED
   • Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
   • Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
   • Masters Degree from an accredited university
   • Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
   • None of the above
4. * Please provide the field of study for your education:

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Please indicate the number of years of full time work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
   • Less than 1 year
   • 1 year
   • 2 years
   • 3 years
   • 4 years
   • 5 years
   • 6 years
   • 7 years
   • 8 years
   • 9 years
   • 10 years
   • Over 10 years
6. * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Reference Letter 1
5. Reference Letter 2
6. Reference Letter 3
7. Certifications and Licenses
8. Training Certificates
9. Other Document
10. List of 3 References
11. Unofficial Transcripts 2
12. Unofficial Transcripts 3
13. Letter of Interest
14. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
15. Additional Document