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Chief Information Security Officer - Cal State LA
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401(k), 403(b), retirement plan
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 United States, California, Los Angeles | |||||||||
 Jan 16, 2026 | |||||||||
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Chief Information Security Officer - Cal State LA ID
102258
At a glance Another Source is partnering with Cal State LA- a mission-driven, highly diverse public university in the heart of Los Angeles- to recruit a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for shaping and advancing the university's enterprise information security, risk management, and privacy program. The CISO will work closely with executive leadership, IT, and campus stakeholders to protect institutional data while enabling teaching, learning, research, and student success.
Why this role stands out:
*Enterprise ownership of information security, risk, and compliance across a complex university environment
*Direct partnership with senior leadership and governance bodies
*Opportunity to build a shared, campus-wide culture of security and risk awareness
*Meaningful work in support of equity, access, and public impact Description: What you'll be doing Another Source's client, California State University Los Angeles, is recruiting for a Chief Information Security Officer to join their team in Los Angeles.
Did you know? California State University system is the largest public four-year university system in the world, with more than 486,000 students, and 56,000 faculty and staff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqVB150TbD8
California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system. The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. We offer nationally recognized programs and our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, and service.
As a federally recognized Hispanic-serving (HSI) and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-serving institution (AANAPISI), Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff can thrive.
About the role:
Reporting directly to the Vice President, this pivotal role entails exercising enterprise-wide authority to ensure compliance with university information security policies and IT risk management practices, consistent with industry standards and governmental regulations. The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) also serves as a strategic advisor to the university's executive leadership on information security matters. As an advocate for Cal State LA's overall information security needs and awareness planning, the CISO provides vision and leadership for developing and supporting security and compliance initiatives. The CISO serves as the campus security and compliance liaison on various committees including the CSU Information Security Advisory Committee (ISAC) and CSU system-wide information security initiatives.
Learn more about the Information Technology Services department and Information Security Resources: https://www.calstatela.edu/its/information-security-resources
The anticipated annual hiring range is up to $180,000 depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
In collaboration with the university's executive leadership, the CISO plays a pivotal role in defining acceptable levels of information security risk, aligning cybersecurity strategies with institutional objectives, and ensuring the university's overall resilience against cyber threats and regulatory compliance requirements. Key responsibilities encompass:
Required Qualifications:
Why a career with CSU is for You:
The CSU system offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet you where you're at in life and typically adds 30-35% to your total compensation package. For more information on programs available, take a closer look in the Employee Benefits Summary: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf
Equal Employment Statement
The California State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all CSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).
Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.
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