Chief Information Security Officer

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title

Chief Information Security Officer

Role Title

12 month - Admin - Assoc Prof

Role Code

01125-SW

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Band

00

Position Number

261FA059

Agency

VCCS-System Office

Agency / Division

System Office (Div)

Work Location

Richmond (City) - 760

Hiring Range

$160,000 - $170,000

Emergency / Essential Personnel

Yes

EEO Category

A-Official or Administrator

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Yes

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

No

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position, with additional hours required to address the organization's needs.

Sensitive Position

No

Job Description

Virginia's community colleges have a 50-year track record of educational excellence and innovation to serve the needs of our citizens and strengthen the Commonwealth's economy. When Virginia's General Assembly established the Virginia Community College System in 1966, the need for a comprehensive system was well known. Over the two decades after the end of World War II, leaders in government, business, professional sectors, and academia had called for a new approach to providing educational opportunity. A key concern was Virginia's ability to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce to expand the state's economy. Today our community colleges give every Virginian the opportunity to gain a quality education. With 23 colleges on 40 campuses located throughout the state, Virginia's Community Colleges are committed to serving Virginia families, helping them acquire the knowledge and skills to seize the opportunities of today and tomorrow.

The Chief Information Security Officer ( CISO ) role at VCCS offers a unique opportunity to lead and inspire a single comprehensive cybersecurity strategy across 23 community colleges and 2 support organizations, ensuring the protection of vital educational and institutional assets while fostering a culture of security and resilience. The CISO collaborates with AVC for infrastructure security engineers, policy development, incident response, and regulatory compliance efforts across VCCS's enterprise-wide IT infrastructure. The role includes oversight of security risk assessments, audit response, security architecture, third-party risk management, and emerging cybersecurity threats. Additionally, the CISO collaborates with the AVC for Applications and Integration Technologies to ensure that software applications and integrated data across systems are seamless and that operations are secure throughout the VCCS network.

The CISO is responsible for aligning VCCS security practices with :

• NIST 800-53 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework ( CSF )
• Center for Internet Security ( CIS ) Controls and Benchmarks
• Commonwealth of Virginia Information Technology Agency ( VITA ) security policies
• Higher education cybersecurity standards (e.g., EDUCAUSE , REN - ISAC )
• Federal regulations, including FERPA , HIPAA , PCI - DSS , and GLBA compliance

The CISO supports the strategic direction established by the CIO , VCCS executive leadership, and relevant VCCS governance bodies. The role leads a team of staff members supporting cybersecurity responsibilities.

The role requires active collaboration with internal audit, college IT departments, faculty technology committees, and state cybersecurity leaders to strengthen security postures across the academic enterprise.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's / Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

Experience

Knowledge

Enterprise Security Architecture : Knowledge of zero-trust security models, network segmentation, identity and access management ( IAM ), and cloud security best practices.

Skills

Abilities

Competencies

Project Management : The ability to see the objective, the steps and resources needed to get there, ensure the timeline is followed, and provide the leadership necessary to impart the vision

Additional Considerations

Operation of a State Vehicle

Yes

Supervises Employees

Yes

Required Travel

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

FAC_1753P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

10 / 21 / 2025

Job Close Date

11 / 04 / 2025

Open Until Filled

No

Agency Website

https : / / www.vccs.edu /

Contact Name

Patsy Rose

Email

prose@vccs.edu

Phone Number

804-819-4938

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include : fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link : http : / / ethics.dls.virginia.gov /

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting

https : / / jobs.vccs.edu / postings / 89914