Manager, Information Security Officers (ISO)

Manager, Information Security Officers (ISO)

The University of Southern California (USC) is advancing its cybersecurity posture with a renewed focus on resilience, cyber risk management, and threat-informed defense. This role sits within a newly restructured cybersecurity organization that’s leading this transformation.

The Manager, Information Security Officers (ISO) coordinates with multiple university departments, schools/units to oversee the enforcement of cybersecurity requirements. Serves as a liaison for the cybersecurity function to the broader university. Aims to improve the overall security posture of the university.

Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements and maintains department, school and/or unit cybersecurity standards and procedures.
• Oversees the setup and hardening of departmental information systems to protect against unauthorized access or attacks.
• Manages emergency procedures, in conjunction with relevant partners and existing cyber emergency plans, for handling security incidents, data breaches, and other critical situations.
• Implements training and awareness programs for department, school and/or unit staff to foster understanding and adherence to cybersecurity protocols.
• Provides specific technical information security expertise for development of centralized cybersecurity program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7 years in a technical support and operations or design and engineering role within information technology.
• 3 years in information security in an advisory/internal consultant/subject-matter expert capacity.
• 3 years in a management role.
• A bachelor’s degree or combined experience and education as substitute for minimum education.
• Relevant professional certifications or working towards attainment (e.g., GCIH/GSEC, CISM, CISA, CISSP, CRISC).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7 years of related experience, with 3 years in an information security role
• Exceptional leadership skills, experience managing a cross-functional, high-performing team and collaborating with various departments within an organization.
• Deep understanding of security controls, architecture, and advisory

The annual base salary range for this position is $186,211.74 to $228,000.00.

USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of perks to help protect their and their dependents’ health, wealth, and future.