WSIPC is Hiring: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
WSIPC is Hiring: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
WSIPC is excited to announce a new opportunity to join our team as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced leader to oversee the design, execution, and continuous advancement of our information security initiatives.
As CISO, you will shape the future of WSIPC’s information security posture by developing strategies, policies, and standards that safeguard our organization, while ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and industry best practices. Your leadership will be essential in protecting critical data, supporting scalable operations, and fostering a culture of security awareness across our organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement information security policies and procedures.
- Establish and oversee security standards that align with organizational goals.
- Manage risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations, reporting key findings to senior leadership.
- Monitor and respond to emerging threats, incorporating the latest security trends and intelligence.
- Design secure network architectures and prepare for security audits and compliance assessments.
- Lead incident response efforts and conduct post-incident analyses.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training across the organization.
- Manage third-party security risks and vendor compliance.
- Maintain and refine business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
- Track and report key security metrics to inform strategic decisions.
- Manage the information security budget and allocate resources effectively.
Ideal Candidate Traits:
- Highly self-motivated with superior attention to detail.
- Demonstrated experience implementing proactive security measures and mitigating breaches.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Deep knowledge of regulatory compliance standards and best practices.
- Strategic thinker capable of aligning security initiatives with broader business objectives.
- Skilled at identifying and cultivating new business opportunities within the K-12 community.
- Proven ability to build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
In this role, you will not only protect and strengthen WSIPC’s infrastructure but also play a key part in identifying growth opportunities, supporting business operations, and contributing to our mission of serving the K-12 education community.
If you are a strategic and dynamic leader passionate about information security and business development, we encourage you to apply.
Join us in making a difference—secure our future while shaping yours.
WSIPC is a non-profit public agency that provides technology solutions (including SMS 2.0 and Qmlativ), services, and support to K-12 schools. WSIPC’s purpose is to help schools do more with every dollar and to empower them with the tools to work smarter. To learn how your district can become part of the WSIPC Cooperative, contact us at info@wsipc.org or 425.349.6600.
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