Job Details
Information Security Officer
Information Security Officer
Job ID: 285183
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.
Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.
Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable). Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Department Information
Office of Information Security
Job Summary
The Information Security Officer (ISO) plays a tactical role in supporting the University's information security strategy through day-to-day implementation, awareness coordination, and risk mitigation activities. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), the ISO is responsible for executing key cybersecurity initiatives, managing the security awareness program, responding to incidents, and conducting technical assessments to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of CSU's systems and data. This role focuses on tactical enforcement of policies, response coordination, and ongoing protection of institutional digital assets.
Responsibilities
Significant Duties & Responsibilities include: Act as a tactical lead in daily information security operations, focusing on threat identification, incident response, and vulnerability remediation.; Manage CSU's Information Security Awareness Program, including the development, deployment, and tracking of mandatory cybersecurity training and campus-wide campaigns such as Cybersecurity Awareness Month.; Investigate suspicious activities and conduct forensic analysis of security incidents to determine root cause and containment strategies.; Perform technical risk assessments of CSU systems, networks, and third-party applications to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.; Audit access rights, terminated accounts, and local administrator usage; ensure alignment with CSU and USG security policies.; Monitor and manage campus firewall rule sets, endpoint security tools, and secure remote access configurations.; Maintain metrics dashboards and documentation related to VPN usage, laptop encryption, MFA status, and asset inventory.; Assist with tactical components of security-related IT projects (e.g., identity management, mobile device controls, endpoint protection).; Collaborate with IT and campus units to track and resolve internal/external audit findings and policy violations.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications include: Bachelor's degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related discipline.; A minimum of three (3) years of experience in cybersecurity, IT audit, or security operations, preferably in a higher education setting.; Experience delivering or managing information security awareness programs is required.; Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, GIAC, or similar) must be obtained within 18 months of hire.; Strong technical understanding of IT environments including networks, endpoints, and cloud services.
Proposed Salary
The proposed annualized salary range for this position is $75,000 - 80,000 and includes full benefits.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities include: Strong working knowledge of cybersecurity principles, tools, and standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).; Proficiency in managing security awareness platforms and creating engaging training content.; Technical ability to analyze logs, monitor threat indicators, and perform vulnerability assessments.; Familiarity with federal and state data protection regulations applicable to higher education (FERPA, GLBA, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).; Demonstrated ability to write clearly, create documentation, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.; Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and organizational skills; able to work independently with sound judgment.; Familiarity with security tools such as Microsoft Defender, ePO, Qualys, Zenworks, or comparable platforms.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources via email at hr@columbusstate.edu
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Institutional Values
- Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
- Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.
- Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
- Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
- Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
- Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:
- A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
- Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
- Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.
*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
Background Check
- Position of Trust + Education
Special Applicant Instructions
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