Chief Information Security Officer
Core
Overseeing, managing, and safeguarding Cal State LA's information security posture while meeting Federal, State, and local compliance mandates.
Role type
Strategic CISO (Enterprise Security Leader)
Builds
Enterprise-wide security strategies, governance frameworks, and compliance programs for a public university system.
Domain
Higher Education / Cybersecurity & Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic security vision, risk management, incident response leadership, policy development, audit oversight, vendor management, data governance, regulatory compliance expertise, team leadership
Preferred skills
Higher education IT experience, Agile process familiarity, conflict of interest management
Technologies
Security Operations Centers (SOCs), security monitoring systems, incident response platforms
Responsibilities
Define acceptable risk profiles and align cybersecurity strategies with institutional objectives; design and maintain campus-wide security management programs; lead incident response efforts and coordinate remediation; oversee IT audit responses and regulatory compliance (FERPA, GLBA, HIPAA, etc.); manage relationships with security vendors; participate in IT strategic planning and resource allocation.
Seniority
Senior, executive-level leadership
