Manager, Information Security

Job Type

Full-time

Description

New England College of Optometry seeks an entry level Information Security Manager to develop, implement, and oversee a robust information security strategy and program. This critical role involves establishing and enforcing policies, procedures, and technologies to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of institutional and student data. The Information Security Manager will be responsible for risk assessment, incident response, security operations, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively across the institution.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee a robust information security strategy and program in alignment with institutional goals and industry best practices.
• Establish and maintain institutional information security policies, standards, and guidelines, ensuring they are regularly reviewed, updated, and communicated.
• Manage security operations, including monitoring, detection, prevention, response, and analysis of security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Lead and coordinate the information security incident response team, managing security breaches & ensuring timely and effective resolution and post-incident analysis.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities across systems, networks, and applications.
• Ensure compliance with national and international regulatory frameworks (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC 2) relevant to the organization.
• Oversee security awareness training programs for all employees to promote a culture of security consciousness.
• Manage the security budget and evaluate, select, and implement appropriate security tools and technologies.
• Report on the status of the security program, vulnerabilities, and incidents to executive leadership.
• Work on "special projects" as assigned by the Chief Information Officer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Preferred Background / Skills

Education

Experience

NECO is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

New England College of Optometry offers a robust benefits program including :