Information Security Manager
Job Location:
Kenosha, WI - USA
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Job Summary
Position at a Glance
Salary
$98883$102211 annually
Location
Kenosha Wisconsin
Employment Status
Full-time exempt
Application Deadline
August 16 2026
Compensation Grade
Grade L
Reports To
Director Information Technology
A Quick Look at the Role
The Information Security Manager leads the design implementation and continuous improvement of Gateway Technical Colleges information security systems tools and operational processes.
Working under the direction of the Director of Information Technology this position provides technical leadership for cybersecurity operations. The manager develops security capabilities integrates technology solutions improves security workflows and supports the effective monitoring administration and response associated with security controls across the Colleges technology environment.
This is both a leadership and hands-on technical role. The Information Security Manager supervises the Cybersecurity team establishes operational standards develops team capabilities and leads initiatives that strengthen security operations and institutional resilience.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Strengthen Gateways cybersecurity capabilities by designing implementing and improving security technologies integrations tools and operational processes.
- Improve incident readiness by leading cybersecurity workflows and strengthening detection investigation response and remediation practices.
- Build the Cybersecurity teams technical capacity through mentorship guidance training and consistent operational standards.
- Improve security efficiency and risk-management outcomes through automation emerging technologies compliance support and continuous improvement.
What You Will Do
Cybersecurity Operations and Administration
- Lead the administration maintenance and continuous improvement of cybersecurity systems platforms tools and workflows.
- Design configure integrate and maintain security technologies and controls.
- Develop security procedures playbooks documentation workflows and operational standards.
- Monitor alert management platform administration escalation processes and system configurations.
- Develop automation scripts integrations and appropriate AI-assisted tools that improve security operations and reduce manual processes.
Risk Analysis and Decision-Making
- Evaluate cybersecurity risks vulnerabilities security events and technology capabilities.
- Analyze alerts incident findings configurations and threat information to determine appropriate response and remediation strategies.
- Assess security technologies tools and processes and recommend meaningful improvements.
- Troubleshoot complex security challenges identify root causes and develop sustainable solutions.
- Identify gaps and support alignment with institutional policies compliance requirements and industry standards.
Projects and Process Improvement
- Lead cybersecurity initiatives technology improvements and security-enhancement projects.
- Define project requirements technical approaches timelines and implementation activities.
- Coordinate with IT teams vendors and institutional partners to manage dependencies and achieve successful outcomes.
- Monitor progress identify risks or barriers and adjust implementation plans when needed.
- Improve workflows and automation practices to increase operational efficiency consistency and effectiveness.
Leadership and Collaboration
- Provide technical leadership mentorship and professional-development support to Cybersecurity team members.
- Build collaborative relationships with IT teams institutional partners vendors and other stakeholders.
- Communicate security risks recommendations and technical information clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Provide consultation and guidance regarding cybersecurity tools controls processes and best practices.
- Contribute to cybersecurity-awareness resources for faculty staff and students.
- Collaborate with internal teams during security events investigations and improvement efforts.
Additional Responsibilities
- Maintain current knowledge of cybersecurity trends emerging technologies industry practices and evolving threats.
- Participate in institutional committees technology initiatives and cross-functional efforts.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and institutional priorities.
What You Need to Succeed
To be considered for this position you must meet the following requirements:
- An associate degree in computer science information security cybersecurity information technology or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
- At least five years of progressive information technology experience including at least four years focused on information security cybersecurity operations network security or a related security discipline.
- Experience implementing and administering modern information security technologies developing or supporting security policies and procedures conducting risk assessments and improving security operations.
- Broad technical knowledge and hands-on experience across multiple IT domains such as systems administration network operations cloud or software-as-a-service platforms identity and access management infrastructure or data-center operations.
- Experience using PowerShell Python or a comparable language or platform to develop scripts automation tools or integrations that improve security or IT operations.
Physical and Working Conditions
This position primarily works in an office and technology-based environment with continuous computer-screen exposure keyboarding sitting and near-visual work.
- Frequent verbal communication and workplace interruptions.
- Occasional standing driving and work in stressful situations.
- Frequent lifting or carrying of items weighing up to 10 pounds.
- Occasional lifting or carrying of items weighing 11 to 20 pounds.
- Occasional pushing or pulling of items weighing up to 40 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Why Join Gateway
At Gateway Technical College your work supports an institution committed to transforming lives through this role you will help protect the systems information and technology resources that allow students faculty and staff to learn teach and serve our communities.
Application Deadline
Submit your application by August 16 2026. Applications received after the deadline may not be considered.
Position Notice
This posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility
Gateway Technical College does not discriminate against employees applicants for employment students or applicants for admission based on race color national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation creed religion political affiliation marital status parental status pregnancy disability age membership in any reserve component of the armed forces union affiliation arrest or conviction record or any other protected category under applicable local state or federal law.
Gateway Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer operating under an Affirmative Action Plan. Reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
If you need an accommodation during the application process contact the Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights at or .
Campus Safety
Your safety while employed at Gateway Technical College is a top priority. We encourage applicants to review Gateways Annual Security Report. The report includes crime statistics campus safety policies crime-prevention information reporting procedures and other important safety information. To request a printed copy email or call .
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