Director of Information Security, Wharton School - Philadelphia, United States - University of Pennsylvania

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University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey.

Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.

As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia.

The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities.

With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.


The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Director of Information Security, Wharton School

Job Profile Title

Information Technology Technical Director

Job Description Summary


Job Description:


Qualifications:

IT Director:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 35 years experience as a senior level professional supporting Information Security functions; 57+ years overall experience preferred
  • Deep Technical expertise in cloud development, cloud infrastructure and services, and security operations in the cloud, coupled with a broad understanding of the security and information technology landscape.
  • Significant technical depth in cloud security (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.), network security, and security engineering
  • Demonstrated expertise in cloud security, security architecture, IAM, and DevSecOps.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. NIST 80037, , 80053, 35, ISO 27001, CIS 18, etc.)
  • Experience with IAM, information security tools/solutions, technologies, and strategies (e.g Grouper, Sailpoint, OAuth 2.0, SAML, Shibboleth, LDAP, Zero Trust, etc)
  • Strong communication skills and ability to synthesize complex topics to varied audiences
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to mentor and develop talent
  • Professional security certification (e.g. CISSP, CISM, or equivalent) is highly desirable.

IT Technical Director:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 57 years experience as a senior level professional supporting Information Security functions; 710+ years overall experience preferred
  • Deep Technical expertise in cloud development, cloud infrastructure and services, and security operations in the cloud, coupled with a broad understanding of the security and information technology landscape.
  • Significant technical depth in cloud security (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.), network security, and security engineering
  • Demonstrated expertise in cloud security, security architecture, IAM, and DevSecOps.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. NIST 80037, , 80053, 35, ISO 27001, CIS 18, etc.)
  • Experience with IAM, information security tools/solutions, technologies, and strategies (e.g Grouper, Sailpoint, OAuth 2.0, SAML, Shibboleth, LDAP, Zero Trust, etc)
  • Strong communication skills and ability to synthesize complex topics to varied audiences
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to mentor and develop talent
  • Professional security certification (e.g. CISSP, CISM, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Wharton School

Pay Range

$90, $140,000.00 Annual Rate

Affirmative Action Statement


Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements

Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits- Health, Life, and

Flexible Spending Accounts:

Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.

You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.- Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits.

You, your spouse, and your dependent children c

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