Chief Information Security Officer

Kansas State University

Full Time Computer Occupations
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Location
Manhattan, Kansas, United States
Posted
July 17, 2026

Job Description

About This Role:

The CISO partners with the CIO in leading IT day-to-day Detection and Response technologies and functions to improve the university cyber posture and detection and response functions.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Lead the development and management of the university's information security strategy, ensuring comprehensive cybersecurity measures protect against threats to both cloud and on-premises resources.
  • Oversee the operational aspects of cybersecurity, including threat monitoring (detect), incident response(respond), security audits, and compliance assessments to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information assets.
  • Manage relationships with cybersecurity service providers, ensuring SLAs are met and that services align with university needs and budget constraints.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for information security governance, risk management, complia...