Information Security Architect
- Employer
- North Orange County Community College District
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Aug 15, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Computer Services & Information Technology
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Information Security Architect
North Orange County Community College District
Position Number: 2015158P
Location: District Services
Department: District Information Services
Percentage of Employment: 100%
Months of Employment: 12 Months Per Year
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (However, some flexibility such as evenings and weekends will be required to meet the needs of the department.)
Job Description:
Design, integrate and implement systems security infrastructure; develop project timelines for ongoing system upgrades.
Assess potential systems and process vulnerabilities to determine security infrastructure requirements and make necessary updates; conduct regular system tests and ensure continuous monitoring of network security.
Cultivate a culture of security awareness and arrange for continuous education of personnel to ensure security policies, procedures, and requirements are adhered to at all times.
Recommend and implement changes to enhance systems security and prevent unauthorized access; conduct research on security trends, new methods and techniques used in unauthorized access of data to eliminate the possibility of system breach; establish disaster recovery procedures and conduct breach of security drills.
Establish disaster recovery procedures and conduct breach of security drills; promptly respond to all security incidents and provide thorough post-even analyses.
Develop policies and procedures to prevent unauthorized access of systems. Guide and direct best practices for the protection of information.
Ensure compliance with privacy laws and state and federal requirements and standards and coordinate with campuses and departments so that applicable standards are met.
Compile, review and analyze information relating to technical resource operations and prepare reports, summaries and recommendations as required by organization activities.
Coordinate communication with other organizational entities as well as with District organizations and campuses. Provide technical assistance and guidance; conduct staff meetings, design reviews and project meetings as required.
Maintain current knowledge of technical advances in hardware, media, software, procedures, and methodologies, and exchange knowledge with vendors, campus and District personnel, and users to ensure issues are resolved.
Organize, attend, or chair a variety of administrative and staff meetings as required; serve on committees and special projects as assigned.
Provide guidance, lead project teams, committees and/or other collaborative efforts. May train, supervise, evaluate and direct the work of staff, as assigned; participate in selection and hiring processes.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the disabilities and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of students.
Provide leadership in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff, to address student achievement gaps, and in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment.
Assist and promote the growth and success of a diverse population of students and employees through the development of interculturally competent and equity minded management and leadership abilities. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African Americans, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students and employees.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Primary Purpose:
Under the direction of the Vice Chancellor, Educational Services and Technology or their designee, this position is responsible for designing, building, testing, implementing, updating, and maintaining the District’s computer and network security infrastructure; serves as a technical expert for complex and mission critical business processes and systems, providing consultation and guidance to stakeholders using advanced analytical and technical skills.
Working Relationships:
The Information Security Architect maintains frequent contact with college and District administrators, instructional services personnel, District technical personnel, vendors, consultants and contractors.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of a shared governance model
Knowledge of compliance issues and industry standards frameworks
Knowledge of managing, crafting and delivering complex security solutions
Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and objectives
Knowledge of state education code and requirements, including Title 5
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, codes, and regulations
Knowledge of emerging IT technologies and the possible impact to existing information systems, instructional processes and business operations
Knowledge of principles and practices of administration, supervision, and performance evaluation
Knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems and software applications
Knowledge of general research techniques and data driven analytics
Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
Knowledge of budget development and maintenance
Knowledge of appropriate software and databases
Knowledge of principles of agile project management, planning and program review
Ability to interact with a broad cross-section of personnel to explain and enforce security measures
Ability to lead and present to large groups to communicate security best practices
Ability to drive issues to resolution across a diverse, multi-campus District
Ability to work with diverse teams in a dynamic environment
Ability to communicate complicated technical issues and the risks they pose to stakeholders and management
Ability to manage, develop and maintain reporting systems and procedures
Ability to coordinate, develop, implement and manage projects
Ability to direct the maintenance of a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities
Ability to encourage professional excellence among the staff and promote an organizational culture of customer service, innovation, and quality services
Ability to lead, motivate, train, supervise, evaluate personnel and provide work direction
Ability to assess, analyze, implement and evaluate complex project activities
Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action
Ability to clearly organize and present information
Ability to implement and facilitate organizational change
Ability to maintain current knowledge of technological trends and advances in the field to provide direction for future systems and applications
Ability to plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines
Ability to exercise initiative and independence of judgment and action
Ability to communicate efficiently orally and in writing, with internal and external diverse constituencies
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Special Requirements:
This position requires a valid driver’s license. Incumbent may be required to travel off site for business reasons. All employees driving personal, leased, or district-owned vehicles for District related activities must certify possession of a valid Driver’s License. Employees must certify that personal vehicles are covered by automobile insurance as required by California law. (Administrative Procedure 7400, Section 4.0) If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide your valid Driver’s License information. Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.
The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration. All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be from accredited post-secondary institutions. If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide a transcript (may be unofficial). Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience.
Extensive experience in information security and/or IT risk management with a focus on security, performance and reliability.
Experience implementing multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, identity management or related technologies.
Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.
Desirable Qualifications:
Ability to continuously assess and improve the District’s cyber security controls, frameworks, and guidelines by conducting regular maturity assessments and architectural reviews.
Ability to coordinate and track all cyber security related audits including scope of audits, timelines, auditing agencies and outcomes and work with auditors as appropriate to keep audit focus in scope.
Experience working with third party vendors providing security and compliance related services such as SOC monitoring, PEN testing, compliance checks and cloud security.
Knowledge of and experience in governance and compliance processes and procedures with ability to build and manage relationships; ability to provide collaborative leadership by seeking input from all stakeholders to improve security district-wide.
Experience with TOGAF, ADM, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF and SABSA framework.
Familiarity with security architectural standards, subdomain strategies and roadmaps.
Demonstrated knowledge of cyber security issues and regulatory changes affecting higher education at the state and national levels.
Experience developing and implementing cyber security initiatives to address unique needs in protecting identity theft, mobile social media security, and online reputation programs.
Team oriented and skilled in working in a collaborative environment with diverse stakeholders and perspectives.
High level of critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills.
High professional standards and strong interpersonal skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.
Working Conditions:
Office environment; subject to constant interruptions and frequent interaction with others; sitting or standing for long periods at a time (up to 2-3 hours); may require off-site duties and activities.
Salary Range: $139,778 - $176,331 Annually
Number of Vacancies:
Posting Number: 2015158P
Open Date: 08/11/2022
Close Date: 9/23/2022
Special Instructions Summary: Special COVID 19 Notice: Interviews may be held in person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with NOCCCD, even during remote work. Thank you for your continued interest in working at North Orange County Community College District.
The North Orange County Community College District is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities it serves. The Board of Trustees voted to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees and those students enrolled in on-campus classes with allowances for religious or medical exemptions as defined by law. The due date for employees and students to be fully vaccinated is November 1, 2021. More information can be found on our District website by visiting https://www.nocccd.edu/covid19 .
Work Schedule: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, District employees are currently working a hybrid schedule of remote work and in-person each week until further notice. Number of in-person days may vary by position/department. Questions regarding the work schedule may be discussed with Hiring Manager if selected as an interview candidate.
This is a designated classified management position subject to a six month probationary period.
Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: official transcripts and verification of experience prior to the first duty day, identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statue. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.
The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within the same fiscal year or 8 months, whichever is longer.
To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate “N/A” (not applicable). Do not use terms such as “see resume” or “see attached”.
The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3) and will be requested at the finalist and/or offer of employment phase of the hiring process.
All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview. At the time of the interview a written exercise and/or an oral presentation related to the assignment may be required. Subsequent to the interviews, the screening committee will select candidates for final consideration. A second interview will be required of candidates selected as finalists.
Minimum Qualifications - Experience: One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week (full time). Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for the sole purpose of meeting the experience minimum qualification (example: Twelve (12) months of part time work experience is equivalent to six (6) months full time).
Minimum Qualifications - Education: 24 units are equal to one year of education. As applicable, education must be from a regionally accredited institution and verifiable on a legible unofficial transcript.
NOCCCD offers reimbursement for candidate travel expenses. Visit https://www.nocccd.edu/files/7120-10apreviseddcc-08-24-15-_93551.pdf to view the administrative procedures - AP 7120-10.
Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website at https://www.nocccd.edu/minimum-qualifications for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.
If you would like to add additional transcripts not required by the position, you may upload them to the “Additional Transcripts” link when completing your application.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.
To apply, visit: https://nocccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/5546
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