Director, IT Security

🇺🇸In-Person - 2026-15577$155K–$195K/yr2d ago

Higher Ed Operations Cybersecurity Information Security Operations Management Risk Management Leadership

Role Snapshot

The Director, IT Security leads cybersecurity initiatives and operations for NYU's School of Arts and Science, serving as a strategic liaison between the school and NYU's Global Office of Information Security to align academic and research goals with institutional security standards.

Key Responsibilities: Provide leadership for security operations and compliance with university policies and regulatory requirements; serve as subject matter expert and mentor to IT stakeholders and Principal Investigators, translating technical risks for non-technical audiences while balancing risk management with the university's academic, administrative, and research missions.

Skills & Tools: Strong expertise in cybersecurity technologies, standards (NIST 800-181, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001), and domains including Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Endpoint Security, Data Protection, and Network Security. Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team mentoring abilities with the capacity to communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years of progressive IT experience focused on strategy, operations, security, or technical management. Preferred: Master's degree, 7+ years in a centralized IT environment or large complex organization (higher education/government), and 3+ years in a dedicated security leadership role.

Location: In-Person - 2026-15577

Compensation: $155K–$195K/yr

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Job Description

The Director, IT Security for NYU’s School of Arts and Science provides leadership for security initiatives and operations, ensuring the College’s diverse academic and research goals align with the NYU Global Information Security Program. Serving as a liaison to the Global Office of Information Security, the Director facilitates compliance with university policies, contractual, and regulatory cybersecurity requirements of global research. Beyond technical oversight, this role emphasizes providing subject matter expertise, mentorship, guiding IT stakeholders in security best practices to build a culture of cybersecurity. Success depends on strong communication and relationship building, as the Director must translate technical risks for non-technical stakeholders and Principal Investigators. As the primary strategic liaison between the School and NYU IT, the Director ensures a seamless partnership that balances risk management in support of the University’s academic, administrative, and research missions.

Qualifications

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree In Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree

Required Experience:
5+ years of progressive experience in Information Technology, with a focus on strategy, operations, security, and/or technical management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Experience:
7+ years experience operating within a centralized IT environment or a large, complex organization (e.g., higher education or government), serving as a liaison between a local unit and a central service provider. 3 years in a dedicated security leadership role.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Experience in cybersecurity or a related field, with strong knowledge of security technologies, practices, and standards. Working knowledge in Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Endpoint Security, Data Protection, Network Security, or Application Security. Familiarity with cybersecurity standards like NIST 800-181, NIST 800-53, and ISO 27001. Demonstrates proficiency in security technologies, standards, and risk management strategies. The candidate should demonstrate leadership, communication, and team-building skills and have a track record of developing others through coaching, mentoring, and training. The ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences, solve complex problems, and manage conflicts effectively is essential.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Possess a cybersecurity or related certification such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA. Has a strong background in systems management, secure configurations and practices. Has a demonstrated background with Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Endpoint Security, Data Protection, Network Security, or Application Security techniques and practices. Has a demonstrated background in cybersecurity risk identification and mitigation. Effective communication and relationship-building skills with multiple constituencies. Ability to effectively integrate and manage complex projects. Capacity for flexible thinking with excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Ability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of an organization, both inside and outside the University.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $155,000.00 to USD $195,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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