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Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill..Location: US:CO:BOULDER.Department: Information Technology.Position Title: Director-IT Security.Position Start Date: Immediately.Position Type: Central Admin.FTE:1.0 - 40 hours per week - Regular, ongoing.Work Schedule: 261 Days - 12 Months.Salary Range: 11: $97,191 - $145,786.Closing Date: February 20, 2023.Summary:.The director is an advocate for the organization's total information security needs and is responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive information security strategy to optimize overall security posture. The director leads the development and implementation of a collaborative and comprehensive security program that leverages organization-wide resources, facilitates information security governance, advises senior leadership on security direction and resource investments, and designs appropriate policies to manage information security risk. The director partners with the CIO, Security, and Legal on confidential and sensitive Legal, HR, and Student investigations and CORA requests..Responsibilities:.Inform, direct and implement strategy, operations, and initiatives to protect the enterprise digital information assets; Review and approve data privacy addendums (DPA) from a security perspective.Lead the development and aid in creating and implementing organization-wide security programs, including policy, regulations/procedures, practices/standards, employee training, and guidelines.Partner with the CIO, Security, and Legal on confidential and sensitive Legal, HR, and Student investigations and CORA requests.Promote and inform organizational risk identification, management, strategy, and prioritization.Maintain district-wide information security risk dashboard.Provide actionable strategic roadmaps for short and long-term information security initiatives.Effectively partner with the CIO, legal, HR, and other cabinet members, staff, and community members concerning all matters and initiatives related to information security.Provide insight and consultation for the design and implementation of information security systems and other technical measures.Maintain a current understanding of the information security threat landscape and provide guidance and recommendations based on current industry standards, best practices, and emerging trends.Validate compliance and enforcement of implemented information security policies, standards, and controls, including internal and external audit efforts.Enforce continuous vulnerability assessment and remediation efforts.Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and escalation services to CIO, cabinet, IT leadership, junior information security staff, and internal information technology teams.Provide tactical security-related backup to Hardware Services team staff on an as-needed basis.Perform other duties as assigned...Qualifications:.Required:.Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science or related field.Minimum of seven years’ experience performing in a lead role in a mid-size or larger enterprise organization, developing an information security program, driving a broad range of information security initiatives, or an equivalent combination of verifiable extensive hands on experience.Proficient in PC Operations, Google Enterprise and Windows environments.Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification, or other comparable cybersecurity certifications required at entry.Must obtain ITIL Certification within first year of hire.Must have a valid driver’s license. Completed BVSD Online Application...Preferred:.Additional certification in the fields of information security, networking, or other relevant technologies.In-depth experience with varied aspects of technology solutions with the ability to assess architecture and practices to both identify and remediate issues as well as advance the security posture of an organization.Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in executing information security objectives..Salary Information:.Salary Placement varies according to experience and education..BVSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience and education. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended...Application and Selection Procedure:.External Candidates: Apply on-line at the BVSD jobs pageCurrent BVSD Employees: Must apply through the BVSD INFOR portalIf you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Division, Education Center, 6500 E. Arapahoe Rd, Boulder, Colorado.Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, with a limited number selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon successful completion of the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination..The Boulder Valley School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries or complaints: BVSD Legal Counsel - Office for Civil Rights -

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Qualifications:Required:- Bachelors Degree in Information Security, Computer Science or related field.- Minimum of seven years experience performing in a lead role in a mid-size or larger enterprise organization, developing an information security program, driving a broad range of information security initiatives, or an equivalent combination of verifiable extensive hands on experience.- Proficient in PC Operations, Google Enterprise and Windows environments.- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification, or other comparable cybersecurity certifications required at entry.- Must obtain ITIL Certification within first year of hire.- Must have a valid drivers license. Completed BVSD Online Application.Preferred:- Additional certification in the fields of information security, networking, or other relevant technologies.- In-depth experience with varied aspects of technology solutions with the ability to assess architecture and practices to both identify and remediate issues as well as advance the security posture of an organization.- Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in executing information security objectives.