We use cookies. Find out more about it here. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
#alert
Back to search results

Manager Information Security

University of Texas at Dallas
$135,000, DOQ
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan, remote work
United States, Texas, Richardson
Nov 20, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details


Posting Number S06101P
Position Title Manager Information Security
Functional Title
Department Info Security
Salary Range $135,000, DOQ
Pay Basis Monthly
Position Status Regular full-time
Location Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date 11/19/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Desired Start Date
Job Summary
The Information Security Manager, Risk & Compliance, will work as part of the Information Security Office to help lead efforts to ensure the University's compliance with various information security regulations, policies, and standards. The role involves developing and maintaining information security policies, generating reports for stakeholders, and managing risks across the operational environment. The manager will lead a team of security analysts and manage projects assigned to their team.
The position also requires working closely with internal and external partners, including UT Austin and third-party vendors, to assess and mitigate security risks, as well as ensure effective communication and compliance with regulatory frameworks such as HIPAA, FERPA, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
Minimum Education and Experience

Associate's degree or higher in a related field, 4+ years of information security related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. TCP/IP and network basics; knowledge of security principles and best practices; training experience. Security certifications (CISSP, CISA, GIAC) or willingness and ability to pursue. Familiarity with LDAP schemas, common internet protocols, switching/routing, network infrastructure and vlans; experience with shell scripting, perl or python. Good communication skills, written and verbal.

Preferred Education and Experience
Preferred Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Education, Library Science, other relevant field, or equivalent related work experience
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience designing, implementing, and/or auditing Information Security demonstrating a strong understanding of Information Security processes, technologies, and best practices
  • Experience serving in higher education in a role accountable for system security
  • Demonstrated history of managing staff, forming cross-department relationships, and ability to optimize results given limited resources
  • Additional professional certification(s), such as CISSP, SANS GIAC, and/or CISM

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Generate metrics and reports to convey the status of information security compliance and risks to stakeholders including, but not limited to, University leadership, UT System Administration, Texas Department of Information Resources, and insurance providers
  • Work closely with stakeholders to understand, assess, and develop plans for achieving compliance and mitigating risk across all aspects of the operational environment
  • Demonstrate effective compliance and risk management capabilities during internal and external audit engagements.
  • Ability to plan, execute, and manage concurrent projects
  • Lead and mentor a team of security analysts, including student workers when applicable
  • Supervise team activities, including ongoing daily operations and point-in-time projects, to properly allocate resources
  • Demonstrate highly developed interpersonal skills in the areas of communications and teamwork
  • Maintain accurate documentation of ISO systems and procedures
  • Maintain relationship with UT Austin, a partner campus which provides various IT services to UT Dallas
  • Comfortable with public speaking, both in-person and via remote methods
  • Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and responsibility if approved to work remotely
  • Other functions as assigned


Role-Specific Duties
Risk & Compliance

  • Develop and maintain information security policies, standards, and guidelines
  • Manage exemption process, including review of compensating controls and tracking of expiration
  • Classify information assets
  • Assess compliance with regulations including, but not limited to, Texas Administrative Code 202 (TAC 202), Texas Medical Records Privacy Act, Texas Public Information Act (TPIA), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Health
  • Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), GDPR, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), and TX-RAMP.
  • Understand perform risk assessments using frameworks such as NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, University of Texas System 165 (UTS 165), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), and Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit (HECVAT)
  • Assess compliance and risks associated with the research enterprise including regulatory and contractual requirements
  • Evaluate third-party vendors and cloud-based applications to advise on risks to the University
  • Develop responses to risk questionnaires, for example, for obtaining cyber liability insurance or informing the Compliance team via quarterly updates
  • Support the University Attorney in the Litigation Hold process, by collecting information, documenting the chain of custody, and ensuring the safe storage of records
  • Orchestrate collection of data for continuity of business when employee departs

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information
Remote Work Notice
A hybrid remote work schedule may be available. Employees must be located within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area and have the ability to be on campus for work activities as scheduled and/or with 24-hour notice. Completion and approval of a UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required upon employment, and use of personal computer, internet, and other standard equipment may be required. Remote work arrangements are subject to regular review and re-approval and may be canceled at any time.
What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive Salary
Tuition Benefits
Internal Training
Medical insurance - including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long and short-term disability
Retirement Plan Options
Paid time off
Paid Holidays
All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
About Us
UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world.
The University has a variety of programs and initiatives to support engagement and success for all members of the campus community. Employee benefits include a range of physical and mental wellness resources. "LilyPad" lactation facilities are located throughout the campus. There are several employee resource groups (ERGs) comprised of individuals who share common interests in helping build community among UT Dallas faculty and staff (e.g., Universal Access ERG, Military and Veteran ERG, UT Dallas Young Professionals).
Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails and so much more, the Dallas-Fort Worth ( DFW) metroplex has something for everyone to explore. UT Dallas partners with regional higher education institutions and school districts and with the Richardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational activities.
Special Instructions Summary
Important Message
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
Applied = 0

(web-5584d87848-7ccxh)