Information Security Officer

Job Title

Information Security Officer

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Center For Information Technology Excellence

Proposed Minimum Salary

$6,589.77 monthly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Information Security Officer (ISO) performs advanced and managerial work in the oversight and enforcement of information security across the institution. This role is critical in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems by conducting comprehensive risk assessments, developing security strategies, and ensuring compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements.

This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.  

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements strategic planning actions and policy decisions.  Assists with the analysis and definition of disaster recovery responsibilities and procedures. Responsible to create, implement and manage PVAMU Information Security Program, Plan & Risk Register.

• Analyzes procedures and policies for security compliance. Directs the development and maintenance of information security policies and procedures.

• Assists in the design of security controls. Prepares security documentation and justification.

• Performs system and application security assessments and audits.

• Analyzes and documents present and proposed systems in terms of risks, procedures, and policies.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

• Eight years of relevant experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Skill to interpret and apply rules.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to work beyond normal business hours to include evenings/weekends.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants with equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of twelve years of experience.

 

Job Posting Close Date:  

• 08/07/2025 

 

Required Attachments: 

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional. 

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae 

• Cover Letter 

 

Application Submission Guidelines:  

 

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site. 

 

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process. 

 

Background Check Requirements: 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.