Information Privacy and Compliance Analyst
Clark University
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Information Privacy and Compliance Analyst

Clark University

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Posted:
January 4, 2021
Location:
Worcester, Massachusetts
Type:
Full Time - Entry Level
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
  • Monitor and advise on information security/privacy issues related to information assets, data systems, information workflows and business processes to ensure administrative security/privacy controls for the University are appropriate and operating as intended; and to identify and mitigate security and privacy risks.
  • Stay abreast of external regulations, data security/privacy standards, and relevant data/breach notification laws applicable to higher education; assess potential risks; translate appropriate information security and data privacy requirements into coherent University policy and data management processes.
  • Develop and revise University policies and procedures related to data security, privacy and management.
  • Work with data owners on revised process improvements; participate in incident response activities as required.
  • Review all 3rd party vendor services/contracts (applications, hosting, systems, etc.) that involve the collection, processing, transmission, or storage of Confidential or Restricted data as defined by the University's Data Classification Policy; develop and implement an ongoing contract monitoring process / risk assessment; develop and keep current, core contract language that should be included as terms/definitions in relevant contracts.
  • Monitor, assess, and document the data-related components of the University's business continuity and disaster recovery program; ensure external regulatory requirements, industry standards and functional business partners' operational needs are appropriately represented.
  • Develop communications and information briefs that outline University impact of external regulations, data security/privacy standards, and relevant data/breach notification laws; develop and implement training and awareness programs to support University's understanding and compliance; partner with other IT staff on phishing simulation campaigns and other CBT data security/privacy training.
  • Serve as staff support to the University's Information Security/Privacy Council.
  • Participate in annual University audit and other data security/privacy reviews as needed.
  • Manage end user information security and data privacy training programs to include, but not limited to, in-person sessions, computer-based modules, and phishing simulations.
  • As appropriate, participate in external professional organizations that are relevant to the objectives of Clark's information security/privacy program such as EDUCAUSE, REN-ISAC, etc; provide reports and presentations on the status of security/privacy trends/technologies.
  • Other duties as needed by the department and defined by the supervisor.

  • Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience working in information technology, security, or risk management.  Comparable success and work experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement. Experience in a higher education environment preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to ability to translate information security/privacy compliance requirements and University business needs into enterprise-wide data security/privacy standards and policy.
  • Working knowledge of information security/privacy standards and best practices (e.g., NIST, SANS) as well as regulations related to information security and data confidentiality (e.g., MA 201 CMR 17, FERPA, HIPAA, PCI, GDPR, etc.).
  • Experience reviewing and monitoring third-party vendor contracts for appropriate data security/privacy considerations preferred.
  • Must possess a high degree of integrity relative to computer security and the confidentiality of information.
  • The ability to see how various parts interact with the whole (big picture thinking) as well as engage with projects at the micro level when necessary.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communications and consultative customer service skills.  This includes, but is not limited to: the ability to communicate effectively with people at varying levels of technical fluency - including the ability to explain complex technical issues in a way that non-technical people may understand; the ability to establish collaborative working relationships at all contact levels of the University; and the ability to effectively communicate progress/challenges to appropriate personnel.
  • Demonstrated passion for problem solving; excellent project and portfolio management experience with the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Team player with excellent consulting skills and a fun, but professional presence required.
  • Knowledge of IT governance and operations.
  • Ability to work nights and weekends on an as-needed basis.

This is a Full-time position with excellent benefits, which include employee and family tuition benefits, 4 weeks' vacation, generous retirement plan, free use of campus fitness center and many more.

Internal Number: 199258
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