Director of Identity and Information Security

Qualifications
Bachelors degree required. Minimum five years of full-time professional experience in information technology including evidence of successful and progressively responsible roles in information security identity and access management or a related area (including growth in levels of responsibility complexity of work numbers and sophistication of employees) related to the essential responsibilities listed. Demonstrated fluency in written and spoken English with the sophistication necessary to effectively communicate technical details to both technical and non-technical individuals. Demonstrated willingness and ability to carry out the essential responsibilities listed with humility grace and optimism. Demonstrated understanding of sensitivity to and respect for the academic cultural and social diversity in the Hofstra University community.

Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in computer science computer engineering information security or related field strongly preferred. One or more relevant professional certifications (e.g. CISSP CISM CISA ) strongly preferred. Experience leading identity and access management strategy and programs including Okta or a similar identity platform. Experience with Lenel S2 or other enterprise physical access control systems and with securing physical security technologies. Experience with state and federal information security regulatory requirements ( GLBA FERPA HIPAA etc.) and other compliance requirements ( PCI etc.). Knowledge of and experience applying industry-standard IT security frameworks ( NIST HECVAT etc.). Significant experience in computing and information security network security and security incident response and recovery in a higher education environment. Significant experience communicating security principles and concepts to non-technical stakeholders and success in improving cybersecurity awareness in a higher education environment. Demonstrated experience and success advising and collaborating with key stakeholders relevant to the essential responsibilities listed including senior leadership Internal Audit outside auditors and consultants. Professional experience in a leadership role in a higher education institution.