Director of Information Security Position Available In Rutherford, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Director of Information Security at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN oversees vulnerability management, mentoring, and monitoring within the Information Security Office. Responsibilities include conducting vulnerability assessments, representing security interests, and assisting in projects. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in information systems or related field, CISSP certification, and four years of relevant work experience.
Job Description
Director of Information Security Middle Tennessee State University – 4.2
Murfreesboro, TN Job Details Full-time Estimated:
$88.3K – $114K a year 1 hour ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Windows Server Computer science Vulnerability assessment Computer Science
PCI CISSP
Information Systems Windows Information security Master’s degree Firewall Bachelor’s degree Splunk Mentoring Mac OS Vulnerability management Linux Senior level 4 years Associate’s degree System security
Full Job Description Job Number:
P1166
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Administrative Location:
Murfreesboro, Tennessee Categories:
Information Technology Job Title Director of Information Security Department Information Security Services Salary Commensurate with experience Job Summary/Basic Function Director, Information Security, Vulnerability Management and Monitoring reports to the Assistant Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer. Primary role will be supporting the duties of the Information Security Office, specifically vulnerability scanning and monitoring, and mentoring junior security analysts to increase security knowledge and skills. Candidate should be familiar with fundamental concepts of security architecture and design, identity management, risk assessment, compliance, application security, community outreach, PCI-DSS and security awareness training. Expected to assist in projects, conduct vulnerability assessments and represent the logical and physical security interests for the University’s information systems and electronic information assets in a variety of settings. Participate in departmental on call rotation and perform other related duties as assigned. Required Education Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited US educational institution in information systems, computer science, or related field. Master’s degree in information systems, computer science, or related field preferred.
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An Associate’s degree and six (6) years progressively responsible related experience providing information security in an enterprise environment may be considered in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree. Required Related Experience Four (4) years progressively responsible full time work experience providing information security in an enterprise environment. Required License/Registration/Certification CISSP Desirable Related Experience Previous work as an Information Security Systems Security or Network Administrator or experience configuring and administering firewalls, enterprise vulnerability management tools, enterprise protection suite tools, such as Sophos Central Endpoint protection, MS Security suite, Splunk, Wireshark, or EnCase Forensic tools. Experience in Linux administration, Windows server and MacOS operating systems preferred. Documents Needed to Apply Cover Letter & Resume Required MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following: Sick Leave Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty 13 paid University holidays Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Retirement plans Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents Click here for additional information. MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://w1.mtsu.edu/police/annual-security-report.php or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424. MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered. For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email .
Application Review Date:
September 5, 2025; for optimal consideration, please apply before May 20, 2025
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