Associate Director of IT Risk and Compliance
Associate Director of IT Risk and Compliance
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Job Description
Job Description
The Associate Director of IT Risk and Compliance is responsible for managing the universitys IT Risk and Compliance program overseeing the IT software procurement security assessment program advising the University IT Security Office (ITSO) on security policies and participating in university service and outreach.
Responsibilities of this position include:
Managing the universitys Information Technology Risk and Compliance program and supervising members of the IT Risk and Compliance team
Managing the universitys Information Technology Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) platform
Providing guidance tools and subject matter expertise for departments performing IT risk assessments
Participating in enterprise risk management activities
Managing and participating in the thirdparty and inhouse software procurement security review process
Assisting the University IT Security Officer in the development and reporting of ITSOs annual and strategic plans related to risk and compliance.
Leading developing and mentoring employees involved in compliance and riskrelated activities
Participating in university service and outreach by representing ITSO DoIT and/or Virginia Tech on internal and external committees
Working with and advising the University IT Security Officer and Executive Director for IT Policies and Strategic Engagement on IT security policies and standards
No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Required Qualifications
Masters degree in computer science Information Systems STEM or a related eld or bachelors degree with equivalent work experience to a masters degree
Significant information security audit and/or compliance work experience with experience measuring compliance against various regulations industry standards and/or policies
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and programs
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate across a broad range of campus audiences
Knowledgeable with experience in the following:
Information risk management concepts
Cloud and vendor security standards and assessment frameworks (for example HECVAT and SOC 2 including vendor and contract management issues
Ability to quickly understand technical concepts and determine the implications of particular requirements and policies
Strong analytical organizational and problem solving skills
Committed to supporting and promoting a diverse and inclusive campus community
Preferred Qualifications
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification
Familiar with the following information security and compliance frameworks: NIST SP 800171 NIST Cybersecurity Framework FERPA GLBA PCI Center for Internet Security (CIS) Controls
Experience in vulnerability scanning and/or application security testing practices
Experience in evaluating business processes and making recommendations for improvements
Experience working in a higher education environment
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate upon experience
Review Date
1/31/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact IT Human Resourcesat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
