Recruiting: Chief Information Security Officer

[Karl Kowalski <kekowalski () ALASKA EDU>]

The University of Alaska seeks a dynamic, engaging and knowledgeable
security professional to lead its information security program. Reporting
to the Chief Information Technology Officer, the Chief Information Security
Officer (CISO) will be responsible for institution-wide information
security and compliance in support of the University's teaching, research
and administrative missions. CISO also acts as the University’s HIPAA
Security Officer. The CISO works collaboratively with University
leadership, legal and compliance teams, information technology partners,
health affairs, clinical practices, and faculty to understand information
uses and guide balanced security measures that respect the diverse needs of
faculty, staff, students, and patients.

This position leads development of the University’s information security
strategy, policies, and practices. The successful candidate will
demonstrate a distinguished track record of understanding and attention to
the application of information security in a world-class institution of
teaching, learning, clinical care, and research.

The position requires a combination of strategic leadership, relationship
building skills to develop and implement security programs, broad technical
knowledge and subject-matter expertise (threat landscape, security, legal,
policy, compliance, and identity and access management). This position
leads outreach, communication and education efforts to raise system-wide
awareness of information security risk, requirements and solutions;
provides strategic and technical guidance and assistance in the design and
implementation of appropriate security processes for campus-wide
information systems.

http://careers.alaska.edu/cw/en-us/job/506601?lApplicationSubSourceID=



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Karl Kowalski, Chief Information Technology Officer
University of Alaska
Office of Information Technology
910 Yukon Drive, Suite 103
Fairbanks, Alaska  99775

Phone: 907-450-8383
http://www.alaska.edu/oit

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