WHITMAN COLLEGE JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE: July 1, 2010

JOB TITLE: IT Security Officer/Deputy Director, Enterprise Technology

FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt

OFFICE/DEPARTMENT: WCTS

 

SUPERVISOR: Chief Information Officer

 

DEPARTMENT HEAD: Chief Information Officer

 

BUDGET OFFICER: Chief Information Officer

POSITION PURPOSE

AS IT Security Officer (ITSO), responsible for the recommendation, development and implementation of the Collge's IT security planning and activities. As Deputy Director, Enterprise Technology, works in parallel with the Director of Enterprise Technology. As a member of Whitman College Technology Services (WCTS), this position collaborates with IT members to provide an information technology environment that is consistent with the goals of Whitman College and meets the needs of faculty, staff, and students.

PRINCIPAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITES/DUTIES

Estimate
% of Time

>Critical
Level
(1-5)

  1. Serve as the IT Security Officer by
    1. Developing and maintaing IT security plan.
    2. Establishing and maintaining IT security standards and procedures in compliance with federal, state and industry guidelines.
    3. Conducting IT risk assessment and incident response procedure.
    4. Facilitating communication among college community regarding IT security.

40%

5

  1. Work in parallel with the Director of Enterprise Technology by
    1. Administering the operation and activities of the Enterprise Technology group.
    2. Coordinating the development and implementation of an Enterprise Technology Plan for the College.
    3. Facilitating communication among college community regarding activities of the Enterprise Technology Group.

40%

5

  1. Serve as a member of the IT Management Team whose responsibiolitoies include, but are not limited to the following:
    1. Determining the applicability of new technological developments and recommending appropriate usage.
    2. Preparing and implementing the planning documents for IT
    3. Recommedning, approving, and/or executing purchase of technology hardware and software.
    4. Providing opportunities for training and professional development for the IT staff.
    5. Formulating IT policies and procedures.

10%

4

  1. Maintain professional contacts with other colleges, associations, organizations and vendors concerning emerging technology and equipment.

5%

3

  1. Perform other essential duties, service calls, and implementation of projects as assigned.

5%

3

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Individuals must posses these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities and to possess the necessary physical requirements with or without the aid of mechanical devices, to safely perform the essential functions of the job.

  1. Requisite skills to administer an ERP for an educational institution.
  2. Requisite technical skills in information assurance and identity management..
  3. Functional knowledge of risk assessment processes.
  4. Excellent conceptual and anlytical skills.
  5. Demonstrated commitment to participatory management and a strong service orientation.
  6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to establish and maintain cooperative and harmonious working relationships with a variety of campus constituents.
  7. A proven ability to make technical issues understandable and an ability to match technical opportunities to college goals.
  8. Preferred skills include experience in information asurance, Datatel/Envision programming, SQL query and report writing, higher education enterprise computing environment, user services in higher education, and experience beyond minimum requirement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  1. A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, information assurance, or other relevant field.
  2. A minimum of five (5) years experience in administrative technology, management information system, or information assurance.
  3. Satisfactory clearance of background check required.