Director of Information Security

SUNY Brockport


Salary: $113,568.00 - $125,523.00 Annually
Location: SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Professional Full-Time
Job Number: 2500262
Division: Administration and Finance
Department: Information Technology Services (BITS)
Opening Date: 01/30/2026
Closing:
Bargaining Unit:


Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint 'Village on the Erie Canal,' SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

SUMMARY

SUNY Brockport invites applications for the Director of Information Security. This role is responsible for maintaining, developing, and executing a comprehensive information security strategy and policies that support academic, research, and administrative functions. This strategic leader will report directly to the Chief Information Officer and will manage the Information Security Office (ISO), overseeing the direction of information security, managing audits, overseeing compliance, and serving as the primary authority on institutional cybersecurity.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions:

• Strategic Leadership: Defines and implement the university-wide information security and privacy strategy, including governance, risk, compliance, and operational oversight.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Leads audits, regulatory compliance initiatives, and risk assessments to ensure adherence to federal, state, and institutional requirements, including GLBA and SUNY Information Security Policy 6900.
• Advises senior leadership and external partners concerning information security risks. This could include vendors, third-party technology, and AI-related initiatives.
• Oversees the day-to-day information security practices associated with phishing, user vulnerabilities, and departmental requests about information security.
• Manages student workers who support the Information Security Office's operations.
• Partners with IT units and campus leaders to embed security and privacy practices as well as reviews into technology planning, solution design, procurement, and change management.
• Develops and leads security awareness and education efforts for the university community and provides consulting support for departments using KnowB4.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in information security, cybersecurity, risk management, or other IT leadership roles
• Strong understanding of security vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and countermeasures across major operating systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GLBA
• Professional security certification such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent
• Knowledge of information security controls and administration
• Experience with higher education information security data compliance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule:

37.5 hours/week: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm.
Benefits:
This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.

Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.


Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.



To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/brockport/jobs/5206505/director-of-information-security

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