Director of Security Assurance

Position Details Position Information Posting date 05/20/2026 Closing date Open Until Filled Yes Position Number 1129554 Position Title Director of Security Assurance Hiring Range Minimum Please inquire Hiring Range Maximum Please inquire Union Type Not a Union Position SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position FLSA Status Exempt Employment Category Regular Full Time Scheduled Months per Year 12 Scheduled Hours per Week 40 Schedule Location of Position Hanover, NH Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid Is this a term position? No If yes, length of term in months. NA Is this a grant funded position? No Position Purpose The Director of Security Assurance leads Dartmouth's cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance functions within the Office of Information Security. The role establishes and maintains the institutional security policy framework, enterprise risk management program, third party risk oversight, awareness initiatives, and audit support processes, translating complex regulatory and research security requirements into actionable institutional standards. Operating in a decentralized academic environment with shared governance, the Director advises the CISO and senior leadership on institutional cyber risk posture, ensures compliance with applicable federal and state requirements, and partners across academic and administrative units to embed security and risk management practices that support Dartmouth's teaching, research, and clinical missions. Description Required Qualifications Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience Required Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Demonstrated commitment to a collaborative, mission driven environment, with a track record of building cross functional trust and enabling teaching, research, and clinical operations through effective security practices. Minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience in cybersecurity, including at least 5 years in governance, risk, and compliance leadership roles. Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and maturing cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance programs. Ability to conduct risk assessments, develop enforceable policies and standards, configure and optimize GRC platforms, and perform compliance gap analyses. Direct experience with at least two of the following regulatory or compliance frameworks:

NIST SP 800171, CMMC, HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA

Safeguards Rule, PCI DSS, or ITAR and EAR. Demonstrated application of established security frameworks, such as

NIST CSF, NIST RMF, CIS

Controls, or ISO 27001, to structure and advance enterprise security programs. One or more current industry certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CGRC, or CISA, or equivalent credentials. Proven ability to communicate complex security and risk concepts effectively to executive leadership, faculty governance bodies, and technical stakeholders. Experience leading, hiring, mentoring, and developing cybersecurity or GRC professionals. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in cybersecurity, information security, risk management, or a related field preferred. Experience in an R1 or R2 research university, academic medical center, or complex multi entity higher education environment. Experience supporting or managing controlled unclassified information environments, including Department of Defense funded research subject to NIST SP 800171 or CMMC requirements. Experience operating effectively in decentralized organizations where influence, relationship building, and consensus development are critical to success. Experience assessing and governing security and privacy risks associated with artificial intelligence and machine learning systems, including generative AI adoption, data exposure risks, and institutional AI governance frameworks. Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Kyle Hastbacka Department Contact Phone Number Kyle.

M.Hastbackadartmouth Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Tom Nudd, Chief Information Security Officer Department Contact's Phone Number Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all. Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a preemployment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Not an essential function