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About Hofstra
Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it’s a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.
Position Title Director of Information Security
Position Number 896570
Position Category Administration
School/Division ITS Information Security (division)
Department ITS Information Security
Full-Time or Part-Time Full-Time
Description
Reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Director of Information Security is a member of the ITS senior leadership team and works closely with the campus community, including academic and administrative departments. The Director is an advocate for the University’s information security needs and is responsible for the development and delivery of a comprehensive information security strategy to optimize the information security posture of the University.
The Director leads the development and implementation of a security program that leverages collaborations and campus-wide resources, facilitates information security governance, advises senior leadership on security direction and resource investments, and designs appropriate policies to manage information security risk. The complexity of this position requires a leadership approach that is engaging, imaginative, and collaborative, with a sophisticated ability to work with other leaders to set the best balance between security strategies and other priorities at the campus level.
Information Security Program Leadership
- Responsible for the strategic leadership of the University’s information security program.
- Provide guidance and counsel to the CIO and key members of the University’s leadership team, working closely with senior administration, academic leaders, and the campus community in defining objectives for information security, while building relationships and goodwill.
- Manage institutional information security governance processes.
- Lead information security planning to establish an inclusive and comprehensive information security program for the entire institution in support of academic, research, and administrative information systems and technology.
- Establish annual and long-range security and compliance goals, define security strategies, metrics, reporting mechanisms and program services, and create maturity models and a roadmap for continual program improvements.
- Stay current with information security issues and regulatory changes affecting higher education at the state, national, and global levels. Participate in policy and practice discussions and communicate to campus on a regular basis about those topics. Engage in professional development to maintain continual growth in professional skills and knowledge essential to the position.
- Provide leadership philosophy for the ITS Information Security team (currently two staff, in addition to the director), create and maintaining strong working relationships with other teams, build respect for the contributions of all and bring groups together to share information and resources and create better decisions, policies, and practices for the University.
- Provide mentorship to Information Security team members and implement professional development plans for all members of the team.
- Special projects and other duties as assigned.
Policy, Compliance, and Audit
- Participate in the development and implementation of effective and reasonable policies and practices to secure protected and sensitive data and ensure information security and compliance with relevant legislation and legal interpretation.
- Lead efforts to internally assess, evaluate and make recommendations to management regarding the adequacy of the security controls for the University’s information and technology systems.
- Work with Internal Audit, outside auditors, and other consultants as appropriate to complete security assessments and audits.
- Coordinate and track all information technology and security related audits including scope of audits, units involved, timelines, participants, and outcomes. Work with auditors as appropriate to keep audit focus in scope, maintain excellent relationships with audit entities and provide a consistent perspective that continually puts the institution in its best light. Provide guidance, evaluation, and advocacy on audit responses.
- Work with University leadership and relevant responsible compliance department leadership to build cohesive security and compliance programs for the University to effectively address applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
Outreach, Education, and Training
- Work closely with other ITS leaders, technical experts, and academic and administrative leaders across campus on a wide variety of security issues that require an in-depth understanding of the IT environment in their units, as well as the research landscape and regulations that pertain to their unit’s research areas.
- Create education and awareness programs and advise academic and administrative units at on security issues, best practices, and vulnerabilities.
- Work with campus groups to build awareness and a sense of common purpose around information security.
- Pursue student security initiatives to address unique needs in protecting identity theft, mobile social media security, and online reputation program.
Risk Management and Incident Response
- Keep abreast of security incidents and act as primary control point during significant information security incidents. Convene a Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) as needed, or requested, in addressing and investigating security incidences that arise.
- Develop, implement, and administer technical security standards, as well as a suite of security services and tools to address and mitigate security risk.
- Provide leadership, direction, and guidance in assessing and evaluating information security risks and monitor compliance with security standards and appropriate policies.
- Examine impacts of new technologies on the University’s overall information security. Establish processes to review implementation of new technologies to ensure security compliance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum five years of full-time professional experience in information technology, including evidence of successful and progressively responsible roles in information security or related area (including growth in levels of responsibility, complexity of work, numbers, and sophistication of employees) related to the essential responsibilities listed.
- Demonstrated fluency in written and spoken English with the sophistication necessary to effectively communicate technical details to both technical and non-technical individuals.
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to carry out the essential responsibilities listed with humility, grace, and optimism.
- Demonstrated understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the academic, cultural, and social diversity in the Hofstra University community.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in computer science, computer engineering, information security, or related field strongly preferred.
- One or more relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM/A, etc.) strongly preferred.
- Experience with state and federal information security regulatory requirements (GLBA, FERPA, HIPAA, etc.) and other compliance requirements (PCI, etc.).
- Knowledge of and experience applying industry-standard IT security frameworks (NIST, IHECF, etc.).
- Significant experience in computing and information security, network security issues, and security incident response and recovery in a higher education environment.
- Significant experience in communicating information security principles and concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and success in improving cybersecurity awareness in a higher education environment.
- Working knowledge of the information security policy and regulatory environment of information security, particularly in higher education.
- Demonstrated experience and success in advising and collaborating with key stakeholders relevant to the essential responsibilities listed, including senior leadership, Internal Audit, outside auditors, and consultants.
- Professional experience in a leadership role in a higher education institution.
Special Instructions
Deadline Open Until Filled
Date Posted 06/04/2026
EEO Statement
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary/Salary Range $160,000 - $170,000
Additional Information
Hofstra University provides the above salary as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.
Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.
Position Details
Position Information
About Hofstra
Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it’s a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.
Position Title Director of Information Security
Position Number 896570
Position Category Administration
School/Division ITS Information Security (division)
Department ITS Information Security
Full-Time or Part-Time Full-Time
Description
Reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Director of Information Security is a member of the ITS senior leadership team and works closely with the campus community, including academic and administrative departments. The Director is an advocate for the University’s information security needs and is responsible for the development and delivery of a comprehensive information security strategy to optimize the information security posture of the University.
The Director leads the development and implementation of a security program that leverages collaborations and campus-wide resources, facilitates information security governance, advises senior leadership on security direction and resource investments, and designs appropriate policies to manage information security risk. The complexity of this position requires a leadership approach that is engaging, imaginative, and collaborative, with a sophisticated ability to work with other leaders to set the best balance between security strategies and other priorities at the campus level.
Information Security Program Leadership
- Responsible for the strategic leadership of the University’s information security program.
- Provide guidance and counsel to the CIO and key members of the University’s leadership team, working closely with senior administration, academic leaders, and the campus community in defining objectives for information security, while building relationships and goodwill.
- Manage institutional information security governance processes.
- Lead information security planning to establish an inclusive and comprehensive information security program for the entire institution in support of academic, research, and administrative information systems and technology.
- Establish annual and long-range security and compliance goals, define security strategies, metrics, reporting mechanisms and program services, and create maturity models and a roadmap for continual program improvements.
- Stay current with information security issues and regulatory changes affecting higher education at the state, national, and global levels. Participate in policy and practice discussions and communicate to campus on a regular basis about those topics. Engage in professional development to maintain continual growth in professional skills and knowledge essential to the position.
- Provide leadership philosophy for the ITS Information Security team (currently two staff, in addition to the director), create and maintaining strong working relationships with other teams, build respect for the contributions of all and bring groups together to share information and resources and create better decisions, policies, and practices for the University.
- Provide mentorship to Information Security team members and implement professional development plans for all members of the team.
- Special projects and other duties as assigned.
Policy, Compliance, and Audit
- Participate in the development and implementation of effective and reasonable policies and practices to secure protected and sensitive data and ensure information security and compliance with relevant legislation and legal interpretation.
- Lead efforts to internally assess, evaluate and make recommendations to management regarding the adequacy of the security controls for the University’s information and technology systems.
- Work with Internal Audit, outside auditors, and other consultants as appropriate to complete security assessments and audits.
- Coordinate and track all information technology and security related audits including scope of audits, units involved, timelines, participants, and outcomes. Work with auditors as appropriate to keep audit focus in scope, maintain excellent relationships with audit entities and provide a consistent perspective that continually puts the institution in its best light. Provide guidance, evaluation, and advocacy on audit responses.
- Work with University leadership and relevant responsible compliance department leadership to build cohesive security and compliance programs for the University to effectively address applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
Outreach, Education, and Training
- Work closely with other ITS leaders, technical experts, and academic and administrative leaders across campus on a wide variety of security issues that require an in-depth understanding of the IT environment in their units, as well as the research landscape and regulations that pertain to their unit’s research areas.
- Create education and awareness programs and advise academic and administrative units at on security issues, best practices, and vulnerabilities.
- Work with campus groups to build awareness and a sense of common purpose around information security.
- Pursue student security initiatives to address unique needs in protecting identity theft, mobile social media security, and online reputation program.
Risk Management and Incident Response
- Keep abreast of security incidents and act as primary control point during significant information security incidents. Convene a Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) as needed, or requested, in addressing and investigating security incidences that arise.
- Develop, implement, and administer technical security standards, as well as a suite of security services and tools to address and mitigate security risk.
- Provide leadership, direction, and guidance in assessing and evaluating information security risks and monitor compliance with security standards and appropriate policies.
- Examine impacts of new technologies on the University’s overall information security. Establish processes to review implementation of new technologies to ensure security compliance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum five years of full-time professional experience in information technology, including evidence of successful and progressively responsible roles in information security or related area (including growth in levels of responsibility, complexity of work, numbers, and sophistication of employees) related to the essential responsibilities listed.
- Demonstrated fluency in written and spoken English with the sophistication necessary to effectively communicate technical details to both technical and non-technical individuals.
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to carry out the essential responsibilities listed with humility, grace, and optimism.
- Demonstrated understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the academic, cultural, and social diversity in the Hofstra University community.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in computer science, computer engineering, information security, or related field strongly preferred.
- One or more relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM/A, etc.) strongly preferred.
- Experience with state and federal information security regulatory requirements (GLBA, FERPA, HIPAA, etc.) and other compliance requirements (PCI, etc.).
- Knowledge of and experience applying industry-standard IT security frameworks (NIST, IHECF, etc.).
- Significant experience in computing and information security, network security issues, and security incident response and recovery in a higher education environment.
- Significant experience in communicating information security principles and concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and success in improving cybersecurity awareness in a higher education environment.
- Working knowledge of the information security policy and regulatory environment of information security, particularly in higher education.
- Demonstrated experience and success in advising and collaborating with key stakeholders relevant to the essential responsibilities listed, including senior leadership, Internal Audit, outside auditors, and consultants.
- Professional experience in a leadership role in a higher education institution.
Special Instructions
Deadline Open Until Filled
Date Posted 06/04/2026
EEO Statement
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary/Salary Range $160,000 - $170,000
Additional Information
Hofstra University provides the above salary as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.
Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.
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Who's Hiring
- Alfred University1
- City University of New York1
- Hofstra University1
- National Organization Of Social Security Claimants' Representatives1
- Transmit Security1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education3
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of security jobs across New York.
- Active New York State Security Guard registration or equivalent supervisory licensure required
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management, or a related field preferred
- Ten or more years of progressive security experience including direct management responsibility
- CPP, PSP, or CISSP certification strongly preferred by New York corporate and healthcare employers
- Demonstrated experience developing security programs for large multi-site New York facilities
- Familiarity with New York City building codes, local law compliance, and NYPD liaison protocols
Director Of Security Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a director of security in New York?
Most director of security roles in New York require a combination of substantial security management experience and relevant credentials. New York State requires security personnel to hold a valid Security Guard registration through the Department of State's Division of Licensing Services, and supervisory roles typically expect familiarity with those requirements. A bachelor's degree in criminal justice or security management strengthens candidacy, and professional certifications such as the CPP from ASIS International are widely recognized by New York employers across corporate, healthcare, and institutional sectors.
How much do director of securities make in New York?
Director of securities in New York earn a median of about $59,890 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $44,750 for the lowest 10% to over $96,610 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire director of securitys in New York?
Employers hiring director of securitys in New York right now include Alfred University, City University of New York, and Hofstra University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's concentration of global financial firms, major hospital networks, and large commercial real estate portfolios makes it one of the most consistently active states for this role.
Which New York cities have the most director of security jobs?
New York, Alfred, and Hempstead have the most director of security openings in New York. New York City dominates due to its density of corporate headquarters, major financial institutions, and large healthcare and hospitality employers, while Albany draws demand from state government agencies and capital-region institutions, and Buffalo's growing medical and manufacturing sectors support a steady volume of security leadership roles.
Are there remote director of security jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Director of security roles are inherently site-based, requiring physical oversight of facilities, personnel, and operations. About 20% of director of security openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those tend to involve enterprise-level security program management or consulting work where strategy and policy development can be handled off-site.
How can I get hired as a director of security in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a security officer or supervisor role at a large New York institution such as a hospital network, university, or commercial real estate firm, then building toward management. NYC Health + Hospitals and large property management companies regularly hire entry-level security coordinators and shift supervisors. Obtaining a New York State Security Guard registration early is essential, and pursuing an ASIS associate membership or beginning a CPP certification demonstrates seriousness to New York hiring managers before you have senior credentials.
Where can I find and apply to director of security jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to director of security jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the available roles, find one that fits your experience and target location, and apply directly to the employer.
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