Yosemite Community College District Hiring for Director of Information Security – Information Technology – Central Services at Modesto, CA Full Time

Job Title:

Director of Information Security – Information Technology – Central Services

Site:

Yosemite Community College District/Central Services

Salary Range/Other:

Management Salary Schedule (2023-2024) Range 40: $9,510 to $12,082 monthly / $9,743.10 to $12,315.10 monthly with Doctoral. Stipend is provided for an earned doctorate.

Benefits :

The District currently pays for a health option for the employee and dependents. Employees may elect to pay a premium for a higher health option. Vision care and dental insurance premiums for the employee and dependents is District paid. Income protection and life insurance premiums for the employee are also District paid.

Scope of Assignment:

DEFINITIONUnder the direction of the Vice Chancellor of Information Technology and Institutional Research, the Director of Information Security designs, implements, and supports the security and infrastructure of District systems, servers, peripherals and network devices. This role also analyzes, plans, designs, implements, maintains, troubleshoots and enhances networks security systems, processes and policies. This includes but is not limited to server virtualization, LANs, WANs, wireless technologies and the physical and logical components that integrate these systems together.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDThe Director of Information Security reports directly to a District executive and may provide support to IT managers and to numerous professional, technical as well as other administrative support staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:Any combination of education, experience and/or training that would likely provide the above-required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Typical background patterns that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities are:

• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University in Information Technology, Information Security, Cybersecurity or a related field. A Master’s Degree in a related field is preferred
• Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience securing network and server/storage infrastructures in support of multi-campus network with a demonstrated work history of increasingly responsible positions in Information Technology, experience in an academic environment in a leadership role and history of having a strong, open, collaborative leadership style.

Knowledge of:

• Methods and procedures of standardizing, securing, maintaining, and operating computers and peripheral equipment in an enterprise environment
• Software License compliance laws and methodologies
• Microsoft Active Directory and Azure Active Directory
• Current server virtualization, network switching and routing, firewalls, data backup and recovery solutions, cloud computing resources, VoIP systems, business software applications (e.g. Office 365), and related systems used by the District
• Security and business continuity (disaster recovery and backup) planning and execution
• Troubleshooting, diagnostic techniques, procedures, equipment and tools used in computer and peripheral repair
• Technology documentation and presentation techniques
• Project management methods and techniques
• Supervisory knowledge and/or experience to successfully oversee a team, while providing complex project coordination across departments
• Professional and effective oral and written communication at all times
• Current NIST standards and CIS controls

Ability to:

• Apply current NIST and CISO standards to current operations
• Delegate, plan, schedule and perform complex maintenance and upgrades to critical infrastructure
• Respond to incidents and events, implement appropriate counter measures to maintain and protect security of district data.
• Plan, schedule and perform complex maintenance and upgrades to critical infrastructure
• Maintain current knowledge of technical advances in all areas of responsibility
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate system documentation and reports
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with IT staff, members of the District community and outside contacts
• Analyze networking systems to modify current standards and develop innovative solutions to address changing conditions
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Direct the work of other technical support employees
• Supervise staff as assigned
• Create and maintain positive business relationships with the broader District community and third-party vendors
• Manage and track budgets
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and employees

Example of Duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Serve as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the District
• Ensure appropriate security policies, NIST and CIS controls, are applied to all workstations, devices, infrastructure and server systems
• Perform routine security audits and oversee mitigating any risks that come out of the audits
• Serve as the main point of contact and lead law enforcement and other authorities in the event of a cybersecurity incident
• Compose and report on the District’s cybersecurity stance to the Chancellor, Board of Trustees, colleges, accreditation and audit reports as needed
• Lead in the creation and updating of security related board policies and administrative procedures ensuring security policies are applied correctly and meet current requirements
• Serve as the main point of contact for outsourced managed security operations center or managed detection and response
• Manage and maintain the District’s security event information system (SEIM) and data loss prevention software
• Work with all areas of the IT department to ensure appropriate security policies are implemented
• Lead in updating District’s incident response plan, responds to any cyber incidents or events that occur in accordance with the District’s incident response plan
• Assist in developing and maintaining relevant sections of the District’s continuity plan
• Design, plan, test, implement and document complex security enhancements and additions to the network infrastructure
• Provide high level support of the District’s technology infrastructure including but not limited to firewalls, backup, and disaster recovery systems
• Perform or direct security upgrades on the District’s critical IT infrastructure
• Recommend and implement security polices, protocols, practices and lead in the creation of security training and guidance to staff
• Provide guidance and mentoring to Network Specialists and other IT staff
• Develop and maintain the technical expertise needed to meet long-term business needs
• Coordinate security related projects and work activities between operations, applications and systems staff
• Implement system software/hardware standards, upgrade procedures and maintenance activities to meet reliability, security, accessibility standards and expectations
• Develop security related technology replacement life-cycle and budget
• Troubleshoot network hardware and operating problems, including but not limited to connectivity, internet access, email and servers
• Develop and maintain complete and accurate records pertaining to hardware, software, system, and network configurations, changes, outages and improvement plans
• Compile data and perform analysis as directed
• Maintain current knowledge with advances in security standards and best practices and recommend new technologies and/or upgrades to current technologies to improve security
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with all levels of administration, faculty, staff and student workers
• Provide training and support on IT and network security related matters
• Directs data compilation and performs analysis as needed or directed
• Directs the work outcomes of other technical support staff and provides performance feedback to supervisors
• Performs related duties as assigned

Licenses and Certificates:

Licenses and Certificates:

• SSCP – Systems Security Certified Practitioner
• CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License

Physical and Mental Standards:

Physical and Mental Standards:

• Mobility: ability to sit for long periods, move about an office, stand occasionally, reach above and below desk level.
• Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.
• Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
• Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech; speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position

Typical Working Conditions

• Work is generally performed in a standard office environment with some travel to different sites.
• Work may require evening and weekend hours.

Additional Applicant Information:

APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Applications are accepted online only at: https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/employmentopportunities/
Select Job Openings, Select Search Jobs, Select Job Title, Create an account and Apply to this job.
Please note: The District does not integrate with the third party service of Interfolio; therefore, reference letters must be submitted along with the application documents required.

SELECTION PROCEDURES
Only online application packets will be accepted including:
• YCCD Administrative online application
• Resume
• Personal letter of interest
• Unofficial Transcripts

Those applicants selected for personal interview will be notified by email or phone. In accordance with Board policy official offers of employment will be made only by the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor/Human Resources, YCCD. Final appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Trustees.
Federal law requires the District employ only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required.

BACKGROUND CHECK:
A background investigation of new employees is required, including reference checks and a state criminal history report. Employment will not begin until the history check has been cleared by Human Resources. The cost for the criminal history report will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The District may hire more than one applicant with this applicant pool.

The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of Yosemite Community College District (Modesto Junior College and Columbia College) not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its educational programs and its employment practices. YCCD BP 3410 Nondiscrimination can be found at: https://www.yosemite.edu/trustees/board_policy/3410%20Nondiscrimination.pdf

Title IX Sexual Harassment regulations define Title IX Sexual Harassment to include four terms “as defined in” the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking.

In accordance with 34 C.F.R. §§ 100.6(d), 104.8, and 106.9; and 28 C.F.R. § 35.106, the following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504/Title II policies:

District Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Yosemite Community College District
2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto, CA 95358

Open Date:

01/16/2024

Close Date:

02/27/2024

Open Until Filled:

No