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Director, Information Security Operations

Position Number: 6849547
Location: Austin, TX
Position Type: Computing - Network/System Administration

Director, Information Security Operations

Austin Community College

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Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.

As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities
Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities.
Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes
Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others
Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Job Posting Title:
Director, Information Security Operations

Job Description Summary:
The Director of Information Security Operations will have purview over the college's cybersecurity operations. This position is responsible for scanning and monitoring the college's technology landscape, and taking actions as needed to maintain a healthy security posture. The Director will work with third parties to maintain security in the following areas: Identity and Access Management (IAM), application security, data security, endpoint security, system and network security. The Director will partner with the CISO and GRC Manager to define appropriate cybersecurity policies and then enforce those policies across the organization.

Job Description:

Description of Duties and Tasks

Provide leadership, coaching, and people management (hiring, performance, development) while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Manage day-to-day activities of the Security Operations Center (SOC) to detect, respond to, and mitigate security incidents effectively.
Lead and coordinate incident response and operational recovery efforts to ensure timely resolution and resilience against cybersecurity events.
Oversee and enhance key security systems (firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, SIEM, etc.) to maintain a strong defense posture.
Establish and maintain KPIs, and prepare regular reports on incident trends, vulnerabilities, and overall security effectiveness for executive leadership.
Evaluate emerging technologies, perform regular vulnerability testing, and implement improvements to strengthen security capabilities.
Partner with internal departments, third-party vendors, and leadership to align on security goals and ensure effective communication.
Stay current on cybersecurity risks and trends, advising leadership on potential impacts and recommended strategies.

Knowledge

Strong understanding of relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including FERPA, FedRAMP, TAC 202, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA.
Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, COBIT as well as those from NIST standards( 800-53 and Cybersecurity Framework).
Working knowledge of a wide range of technologies and best practices for securing databases, servers, applications, networks, and integrations.
Expert knowledge of the key concepts in user access controls, authentication mechanisms, and identity management principles.
Strong knowledge of data privacy regulations, encryption, data security tools, and recovery techniques.
Familiarity with accounting practices, PMI-based project management, and ITIL-based IT Service Management (ITSM) concepts.

Skills

Proven ability to lead teams effectively, coordinate others' work, and maintain positive, collaborative relationships.
Demonstrated experience in IT operations, access management, data protection, and security hardware configuration.
Skilled in assessing, testing, and reporting vulnerabilities to strengthen organizational security posture.
Experienced in overseeing external partners for outsourced operations and implementation of new security tools.
Strong business acumen, conceptual thinking, and planning abilities for driving informed, strategic decisions.
Self-motivated and detail-oriented with strong communication, organization, confidentiality, and follow-through skills.

Required Work Experience

Five (5) years of experience in Information Technology, audit or compliance roles of progressively increasing responsibility.
Five (5) years of related work experience leading a Cybersecurity organization.

Preferred Work Experience

Ten (10) years of experience in Information Technology, audit or compliance roles with progressively increasing responsibility, including at least seven (7) years in information security.
Seven (7) years of related work experience leading Cybersecurity teams.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in a technology or Business related field of study such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Business or Business Information Systems.
Experience cannot be substituted for required, applicable educational level.

Special Requirements

Reliable transportation for travel in the Austin area as required.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
ITIL Foundation-level certification or above.
Unexpired PMP or equivalent PMI-based Project Management certification.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed in a standard office or similar environment.
Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
Occasional lifting of objects up to 10 pounds.

Safety

Supervise the safe operation of the unit.
Facilitate safety inspections.
Take reasonable and prudent actions to eliminate identified hazards.
Ensure employees receive appropriate safety training and foster a workplace safety culture.

Salary Range (PG 129)

$124,584 - $155,730

Number of Openings:
1

Job Posting Close Date:
January 26, 2026

Clery Act

As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

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