Director of Security Operations - 136812

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Reporting to the VC-CFO, Information Technology Services (ITS) delivers Enterprise information technology services to the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) under the leadership of the campus Chief Information Officer (CIO). Information Technology Services (IT Services) uses world-class services and technologies to empower UC San Diego's mission to transform California and the world as a student-centered, research-focused, service-oriented public university. As a strategic member of the UC San Diego community, IT Services embraces innovation in their delivery of IT services, infrastructure, applications, and support. IT Services is customer-focused and committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are core values at UC San Diego and within Information Technology Services. Crafting a culture around these values allows us to more deeply connect with and appreciate our employees, students, and campus partners. Information Technology Services is continuously working to build a community where we all feel safe, empowered, and encouraged to bring our authentic selves to work. We do this not only because it is what's right, but because we know that diversity drives insight and innovation. We are proud to partner closely UC San Diego's Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, as their dedication to this mission helps us all to drive change.

Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), the Director of Security Operations is a leader in the Office of Information Assurance (OIA) responsible for direct oversight of two key strategic areas: Security Operations and Identity and Access Management. Security operations consists of four teams, incident response/threat detection, security engineering & services, Active Directory architecture/management and Identity Management, which is responsible for a variety of access management functions, as well as campus single-sign on, MFA, and IAM architecture/design. In addition the Director of Security Operations will assist the CISO with strategy and planning, drive the information security multi-year roadmap, maintain an overall security program - developing and maintaining a team calendar to assist the team in adhering to scheduled deadlines and periodic reporting requirements, and contribute to project management and communications.

In partnership with the CISO this position will help set the vision for the broader information security program, and will have a significant and meaningful impact on supporting the mission of a world-class research institution. The Director of Security Operations works closely with the CISO to foster a strong team and collaborative working environment within Security Operations, and with OIA Risk Management and other ITS teams.

Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet IT compliance, privacy and security goals. Reviews and approves recommendations for functional programs. Provides guidance to subordinates to achieve goals in accordance with established policies.

The Director of Security Operations serves as a backup for the CISO in the case of any CISO absence with appropriate ITS Senior Management Team oversight, facilitating smooth transition for control for IT Services.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience leading a team or IT organization.

• Broad knowledge of information technology security functional areas and as it relates to student data; health information; research subjects; finance; including credit card and loan transactions; management of IT resources and applications; and general computer use practices.

• Demonstrated advanced experience working in information security in a higher education environment.

• Demonstrated understanding of privacy and security regulations and best practices, including federal and state laws, policies and standards, as well as extensive knowledge about a wide range of privacy / security regulations relevant to higher education and / or medical center and patient information.

• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans in alignment with institutional goals.

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience supervising technical staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CISSP or GIAC specializations or similar certifications

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results.

• Must be able to obtain secret level security clearance.

• For emergency situations, must be available 24/7.

• Employee must be available to work evenings and weekends.

• Employee must be available to travel as required.

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