Information Security Director jobs in Fort Worth, TX

Information Security Director establishes and administers the overall strategies and procedures for the information security function. Develops and implements information security and disaster recovery programs in accordance with organizational information security standards. Being an Information Security Director evaluates information risk on a regular time schedule and promotes information security awareness within the organization. Requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Additionally, Information Security Director typically reports to top management. The Information Security Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an Information Security Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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District Director - Information Security
  • Tarrant County College
  • Fort Worth, TX FULL_TIME
  • F005828 Position Status Full Time Assignment Length This field only applies to Faculty Grant Funded No Category APT Class Code 11 Starting Pay Commensurate with education and experience. Special Note Location District Department DT Chief Technology Officer Job Summary
    Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the District Director of Information Security is responsible and accountable for implementing and monitoring the Colleges’ information security and privacy programs. The incumbent must be customer-oriented and adept at working with IT and other College personnel and leaders to strike an optimal balance between security strategies and other priorities to successfully manage reasonably foreseeable internal and external threats to all information assets (electronic, paper and people) across the college. This role requires an engaging, imaginative, communicative, and collaborative leader, and serves as the college’s Information Security Officer in accordance with Texas Government Code § 2054.136.
    Primary Duties and Responsibilities
    Essential Performance Requirements*
    • Ensures the college’s compliance with Texas Government Code § 2054.133, and serves as the primary liaison with legal and regulatory bodies on issues related to information security, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations; completes all duties as assigned and required by Texas Government Code § 2054.136
    • Notifies the Chancellor, the Chief Information Officer, and applicable college administrators of risk-related breaches, discoveries, or noncompliance with state requirements promptly and accurately
    • Collaborates with college administrators to develop and maintain a college-wide information security plan, security policies, and procedures that address the requirements of state statute and the college’s information security and privacy risks
    • Partners with the college-community to ensure that controls are utilized to address all applicable requirements of state statute and the college’s information security risks
    • Develops and provides training and direction of college personnel with significant responsibilities for information security with respect to such responsibilities by developing education and awareness programs and advising operating units on security and privacy issues, best practices, and vulnerabilities
    • Partners with IT colleagues in a collaborative manner to address concerns and work through security-related challenges and projects
    • Provides guidance and assistance to senior college officials, information-owners, information custodians, and end users concerning their responsibilities under state statute, regulations, policies, and procedures
    • Collaborates with college administrators to develop and manage an incident response plan and team to lead efforts in the event of a security breach, including investigation, mitigation, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring:
      • Risk assessments are performed by the information owners and supported by the information-custodians at least biennially for systems containing confidential data and periodically for systems containing college sensitive or public data; and
      • Security assessments are conducted biennially for systems containing confidential data and periodically for systems containing college sensitive or public data
    • Reviews the college’s inventory of information systems and related ownership and responsibilities
    • Recommends and collaborates with college administrators to establish policies, procedures, and practices to ensure the security of information and information resources against unauthorized or accidental modification, destruction, access, exposure, or disclosure
    • Coordinates the review of security requirements and specifications, verifies security requirements are identified, and risk mitigation plans are developed, contractually agreed, and obligated prior to the acquisition of new information systems and/or related services and applications
    • Verifies security requirements are identified and risk mitigation plans are developed and implemented prior to the deployment of internally-developed information systems and/or related applications or services
    • Reports regularly, at least annually, to the Chancellor and the CIO the status and effectiveness of the security program and its controls

    General Supervision and Management
    • Provides coaching and performance management leadership for assigned personnel
    • Ensures direct reports complete required compliance training annually according to college-wide deadlines
    • Leads and holds assigned personnel accountable for adhering to college policies, procedures, goals, and objectives

    Service Excellence
    • Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
    • Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
    • Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
    • Supports the values of the College: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation, creativity, and service to the College
    • Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

    Supervision
    Works under the general supervision of the Chief Information Officer

    • Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

    The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
    Required Minimum Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s degree
    • Seven (7) years’ working experience related to the essential performance requirements
    • Three (3) years’ working experience supervising (e.g., managing and evaluating the performance of others)
    • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Certified Information Security Manager CISM, GIAC Security Essentials GSEC, or other recognized Security Certification
    • Experience implementing Federal, State and industry security standards such as the Texas Administrative Codes 202.70-77, NIST 800-53 & 800-171, Graham-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Safeguards Rules in a higher education environment
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    • Knowledge of local, State (especially Texas Government Code § 2054.136), and Federal laws and regulations relevant to information security, privacy, and computer crime; the principles and practices of public administration and management; the limitations and capabilities of computer systems; technology across all network layers and computer platforms; and operational support of networks, operating systems, Internet technologies, databases, and security applications
    • Knowledge of information security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), technology environments, applications, and networking
    • Knowledge of legal and regulatory implications of data breaches
    • Knowledge of applicable practices and laws associated with data privacy and protection
    • Skilled in security incident management and risk assessment including research, analysis and problem solving, especially for evaluating security threats and trends
    • Skilled in excellent interpersonal communication and customer service with diverse populations
    • Skilled using computer applications and enterprise systems, including security tools and software, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
    • Skilled in formulating and updating security policies and procedures
    • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently in a high-pressure environment
    • Ability to make prompt decisions in response to security incidents and to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where demands for work are varied and unpredictable in scope and volume
    • Ability to educate and train staff on security protocols
    • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and a setting that is diverse and urban
    • Ability to delegate work appropriately to meet College and campus deliverables
    • Ability to direct and organize program activities; to identify problems, evaluate alternative, and implement effective solutions; to develop and evaluate policies and procedures; to prepare reports; to resolve advanced security issues in diverse and decentralized environments; to communicate effectively; and to supervise the work of others
    Accommodations
    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
    Special Instructions Summary Posted 01/18/2024
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    Intelligence & Information Security
    • US Navy Reserve
    • Dublin, TX FULL_TIME
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    IT Information Security Analyst
    • The City of Fort Worth
    • Fort Worth, TX FULL_TIME
    • Pay Range: $77,941 – 101,323 annual compensation Job Posting Closing on: Monday, January 1, 2024 Workdays & Hours: FLSA Exempt position. Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm; some evening/weekend work required. ...
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    Senior Information Security Analyst
    • cityofarlington
    • Arlington, TX FULL_TIME
    • JOB SUMMARY: This position, under general supervision, is responsible for performing routine tasks daily. Key responsibilities include protecting the City's data and critical infrastructure assets. Th...
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    Director of Information Systems
    • Revolution Company
    • Flower Mound, TX FULL_TIME
    • Overview: Immediate position available! Competitive pay with good benefits, and growth opportunities in a stable and safe work environment. Collaborative and positive team culture. Responsibilities: R...
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    Director of Information Technology (IT)
    • North Texas Medical Center
    • Gainesville, TX FULL_TIME
    • Schedule Full-Time Department: IT Description: Reporting to the CFO, the Director of Information Technology’s primary responsibility is to develop and implement an IT and security strategy that suppor...
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    Project Manager
    • Con-Real, LP
    • Fort Worth, TX
    • Job Description Job Description Project Manager Job description Job Summary: Looking for candidates who drive to deliver...
    • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Project Manager
    • Con-Real, LP
    • Fort Worth, TX
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    • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Operations Manager
    • CorVel
    • Fort Worth, TX
    • The CERIS Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the department including Personnel Hiring, Qua...
    • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Operations Manager - Provider Management
    • CorVel
    • Fort Worth, TX
    • The CERIS Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the department including Personnel Hiring, Qua...
    • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Director, Generative AI
    • Capital One
    • Fort Worth, TX
    • 130 5th Ave (22130), United States of America, New York, New York Director, Generative AI Our mission at Capital One is ...
    • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Director, Technical Program Management (TPM), Cyber Intelligence
    • Capital One
    • Fort Worth, TX
    • Center 2 (19050), United States of America, McLean, Virginia Director, Technical Program Management (TPM), Cyber Intelli...
    • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Sr. Director, Technology Risk & Analysis - Card Technology
    • Capital One
    • Fort Worth, TX
    • Plano 3 (31063), United States of America, Plano, Texas Sr. Director, Technology Risk & Analysis - Card Technology The S...
    • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Life Engagement Director
    • Oxford Management Group LLC
    • Fort Worth, TX
    • Job Description Job Description Do you love where you work? Our Life Engagement (Activities) Director’s do! Come join th...
    • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

    Fort Worth is located in North Texas, and has a generally humid subtropical climate. It is part of the Cross Timbers region; this region is a boundary between the more heavily forested eastern parts and the rolling hills and prairies of the central part. Specifically, the city is part of the Grand Prairie ecoregion within the Cross Timbers. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 349.2 square miles (904 km2), of which 342.2 square miles (886 km2) is land and 7.0 square miles (18 km2) is covered by water. It is a principal city in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropl...
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