FAS Data Privacy and Information Security (PrivSec) Officer

04-Jan-2023

Harvard University Information Technology

61106BR

Position Description

Our Purpose and Our Team 

Harvard’s Information Security and Data Privacy (ISDP) team is a prominent office with university-wide purview and an important purpose: to safeguard the systems and data that propel Harvard’s noble mission and to bolster the university’s trustworthiness as a steward of personal information.  We’re passionate about privacy and security, and our work is meaningful, impactful, and deeply rewarding.

In ISDP, team health comes first.  We cultivate a culture of openness, positivity, growth, and trust.  We even have a Chief Fun Officer role to arrange our team activities!  Ours is a collegial environment where we support one another and where we encourage taking risks in the name of progress.

Want to be part of something new?  At Harvard, we’re taking the novel approach of fully integrating data privacy and information security into a single program that we’re calling “PrivSec.”  By combining the two, these complementary pursuits can act in concert and on equal footing, where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.  Our PrivSec journey is just beginning, with strong potential for creating a new standard to be emulated elsewhere. 

This Role

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) PrivSec Officer is a new role that we created to advance PrivSec within FAS.  This will begin with forming strong partnerships with faculty, staff, researchers, and leadership while gaining an in-depth understanding of FAS assets and risks.  As FAS PrivSec Officer, you will be a high-profile champion for data privacy and cybersecurity with the goal of facilitating awareness, system fortification, vulnerability management, privacy initiatives, and incident response -- all in close alignment with the university’s PrivSec program. You will also serve as a local resource for the FAS community, answering their questions and conducting PrivSec reviews for research projects. 

FAS is the historic heart of Harvard, including Harvard College, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Harvard Libraries, Harvard Athletics, among others.  The FAS PrivSec Officer will coordinate closely with the School Security Officers at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and Division of Continuing Education (DCE), which are also part of FAS. 

As FAS PrivSec Officer, you will report directly to the University Chief Information Security and Data Privacy Officer (CISDPO). 

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience
• Supervisory experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated growth mindset 
• Excellent communication skills, including presentations 
• Highly collaborative and diplomatic, with a can-do spirit 
• Track record of successful project completion  
• Comfort with complex higher education environments, including frequent interactions with faculty and researchers 
• Deep understanding of applied cybersecurity and a familiarity with applied privacy 
• Masters Degree or 6 years of relevant work experience 

Certificates and Licenses

• Completion of Harvard IT Academy Information Security Foundations course (or external equivalent) preferred
• IT Security Certification preferred; e.g., CISSP, CISA/CISM, and/or GIAC

Working Conditions

Interview and onboarding activity for this position may be conducted via telephone & Zoom video conferencing, based on the department’s current presence on campus.

HUIT actively supports hybrid work where business and team needs allow. HUIT actively supports hybrid work where business and team needs allow. This position has been designated as a primarily remote position.  Travel to campus may be necessary based on business needs and the nature of work.  All remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA).

Harvard University continues to place the highest priority on the health, safety and wellbeing of its faculty, staff, and students, as well as the wider community. Please note that all new employees will be required to provide confirmation of primary series COVID-19 vaccination upon hire, as detailed on our COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Webpage . Harvard University Health Services employees and other health care individuals are also required to be up to date on vaccination as described by the CDC. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. Additional information regarding this requirement, exemptions, verification of vaccination status, and other related policies and resources may be found on the University’s COVID-19 Information Website . 

Additional Information

Please provide a cover letter with your application.

Please note:

• Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background screening.
• We are unable to provide work authorization and/or visa sponsorship.
• This position has a 180-day orientation and review period.

More about HUIT:
Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) is responsible for the strategy, planning, and delivery of information technology across the University.  Our mission is to assure Harvard’s leadership in IT. We strive to make it easier for faculty, students, and staff to teach, research, learn and work through the effective use of information technology.  HUIT’s core values are User Focused, Collaborative, Innovative and Open.

IT Academy (designed for IT Staff):
HUIT’s IT Academy aims to enable each IT staff person to grow professionally and become a trusted partner to her or his team. The IT Academy is built on the belief that every IT staff member across the University (including technology employees at each school and campus) can grow in her or his area of expertise as well as building strong people and project management skills. Learn more here: https://itacademy.harvard.edu/

Total Rewards:
Harvard’s Total Rewards Program is designed to attract, retain, and reward the performance of talented employees. As a Harvard staff member, you enjoy many perks that come with working for one of the top employers in Massachusetts, including:

Paid Time Off: 3 - 4 weeks accrued vacation days, 12 accrued sick days, 12.5 paid holidays plus winter recess, and 3 personal days awarded each calendar year.

Medical/Dental/Vision: We offer a variety of excellent medical plans, dental & vision plans.

Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 3 years of service.

Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and discounted options through participating Harvard grad schools.

Harvard University Employees Credit Union: Our employees credit union provides a complete line of services for all your financial needs. https://huecu.org

Transportation: 50% discounted MBTA pass as well as additional options to assist employees in their daily commute.

Wellness options: A variety of programs and classes at little or no cost, including stress management, massages, nutrition, meditation and complimentary health services.

Access to athletic facilities, libraries, campus events and many discounts throughout metro Boston.

Learn more: https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards

Accessibility:
Harvard University IT plays an important role in supporting Harvard's commitment by seeking to create, procure and deploy technologies that are accessible to all, including and especially those who live with disability. Harvard welcomes individuals with disabilities to apply for positions and participate in its programs and activities. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact our University Disability Resources Department.

Job Function

Information Technology

Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code

I0460M IT Info Security Management VI

Department

Information Security

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

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EEO Statement

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