Director, Information Security

Join Brandeis University as Director of Information Security

Brandeis University is seeking a visionary Director of Information Security to lead our cybersecurity program and safeguard the university’s technology, data, and research mission. This is a rare opportunity to shape institution-wide security strategy, balance innovation with protection, and collaborate directly with senior leadership, faculty, and researchers.

As Director, you will oversee cybersecurity operations, risk management, compliance, and awareness programs, ensuring Brandeis maintains a strong, resilient, and compliant security posture. You will lead a talented team of security professionals, drive adoption of best practices and frameworks, and serve as a trusted advisor to the Board, executive leadership, and campus stakeholders.

Please note that this is not a remote position and requires coming to the campus located in Waltham, MA.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the Information Security Program: Develop, implement, and manage policies, governance, and risk management programs that protect the university’s digital assets and data.

• Drive Cybersecurity Operations & Resilience: Monitor threats, manage vulnerabilities, and oversee incident response and business continuity planning.

• Ensure Compliance & Vendor Security: Support regulatory adherence (FERPA, GLBA, federal research mandates) and manage third-party risk assessments.

• Engage Campus Partners: Advise leadership, faculty, researchers, and staff on security risks, emerging threats, and mitigation strategies.

• Promote Security Awareness: Build a culture of cybersecurity through training, outreach, and community engagement.

Why Brandeis?

• Lead security for a top-tier research university committed to innovation and openness.

• Influence institutional risk posture while supporting academic freedom and research excellence.

• Collaborate across a dynamic, mission-driven campus with committed colleagues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.

• 8+ years of information security experience with 3–5 years in supervisory roles.

• Expertise in cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, CIS), compliance requirements, risk management, and incident response.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to balance mission and security priorities.

Salary Range: $160,000 – $174,800

Bring your expertise, leadership, and strategic vision to protect and enable Brandeis University’s mission. Apply today to join a community dedicated to learning, discovery, and innovation.

The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").