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Director Information Security

University of Pennsylvania

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February 6, 2025

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Director Information Security

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title
Director Information Security

Job Profile Title
Information Technology Technical Director

Job Description Summary
Information Systems & Computing (ISC) is the University of Pennsylvania's central IT organization, providing the core network, data, voice, video, and enterprise application infrastructure and services upon which Penn's numerous Schools and Centers build their unique tools and capabilities.

ISC's 300-plus employees work closely with the University's IT organizations in order to create, deliver and support products and services that help Schools and Centers operate efficiently and effectively. We strive to be easy to work with, and to serve as a trusted advisor to Penn's IT community, faculty, staff and students in support of an environment of discovery and progress.

ISC's focus on customer service and the high-quality, cost-effective, reliable implementation of modern IT solutions advances the mission of the University, as well as that of each individual School and Center. At Penn, technological freedom and departmental autonomy represent dearly held core values. ISC supports those ideas by providing foundational services and cogent counsel, empowering individuals and departments to employ their distinct strengths in support of their goals.

Learn more about us by visiting https://www.isc.upenn.edu/about or www.linkedin.com/company/penn-information-systems-computing/.

The Office of Information Security (OIS) administratively reports in to ISC and provides security tools, services and guidance to all of Penn's 25+ IT departments. In addition to this campus-wide role, OIS includes a two person team, led by this position, that is responsible for managing information security for ISC. In addition, there is a security operations team that is part of OIS that is responsible for managing incident response and alert review for ISC and several other IT departments as part of a program known as Penn SecureIT.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Develop and manage the internal ISC Information Security program.
Lead the development of security standards, policies, guidelines, processes, best practices, and architecture to enhance the security of ISC's information assets.
Provide visible leadership in development and delivery of security education to the ISC community on security policies and best practices.
Facilitate and monitor the delivery of ISC services and systems to ensure compliance with established security guidelines and policies.
Conduct studies, internally, and monitor developments, externally, to ensure currency with industry standards.
Coordinate with other members of the ISC Office of Information Security and the Penn SecureIT operations team; develop options and recommend approaches to ISC units for the prevention of, and response to, security related vulnerabilities and incidents.
Coordinate response to ISC security incidents following established policies and procedures.
Participate in the planning and implementation of security administration goals and deliverables for ISC's information Security unit.
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders within ISC and from Penn schools and centers to enhance the effectiveness of ISC's security and privacy practices.
Lead efforts to identify the tools and procedures to enhance the effectiveness and productivity of the ISC Security program.
Coordinate the timely interaction with external and internal auditors on security issues.
Work on multiple, complex initiatives as a project leader and subject matter expert. Report on trends, results, strategies to the University Chief Information Security Officer.
Coach and direct more junior staff.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field and 5 to 7 years of related experience in IT Security or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
5-7 years of progressive experience in information security, cybersecurity, or IT roles.
Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and managing security policies, standards, and procedures.
Experience deploying cyber security tools and procedures.
Experience writing IT policies and procedures in complex environments.
Familiarity with modern IT environments including cloud, identity, network, operating system, endpoint and security tools.
Familiarity with information security regulations and IT practices in higher education.
Experience with information security frameworks, especially NIST 800-171, 800-53, CMMC, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO27001 or similar.
Must have strong project management skills.
Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team and effectively lead and collaborate with others.
Ability to navigate competing priorities and find win-win solutions.
Strong interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills, strategic planning in complex environments

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Information Systems and Computing

Pay Range
$90,860.00 - $170,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/3401-Walnut-Street-BC-Wing---2nd-Floor/Director-Information-Security_JR00102880-1

Internal Number: 5981694

About University of Pennsylvania

Penn has a long and proud tradition of intellectual rigor and pursuit of innovative knowledge, begun by Benjamin Franklin in 1740. That tradition lives today through the creativity, entrepreneurship, and engagement of our faculty, students, and staff. Academic life at Penn is unparalleled, with an undergraduate student body of 10,000 from every U.S. state and around the world. The entering class of 2015 is the most talented and diverse in Penn's history. Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the country, Penn welcomes an additional 10,000 students to our top-ranked graduate and professional schools.

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Director Information Security

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