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Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the Director, IT Security & Compliance provides leadership and oversight for the institution’s IT compliance and security governance. This role ensures alignment with all applicable laws, rules, and internal policies governing information technology and cybersecurity. The Director serves as the senior subject matter expert for IT risk management, audit response, compliance frameworks, and training efforts across the enterprise. The position leads cross-functional coordination to develop policies, metrics, and controls that support institutional goals while maintaining technical integrity and operational resilience. The Director directly supervises the Compliance Technical Specialist and Onsite Support staff.


The Application Engineer designs, develops, tests, implements and maintains high-quality software to meet business and customer needs. This includes developing features and capabilities for end users (employees or students), implementing platforms such as data engineering, developer tooling, and machine learning. It also includes configuring and customizing vendor-provided packaged software. In addition, partnering with delivery teams to design, develop and maintain efficient and high-quality integrations – connecting data, applications and third parties that support business processes and customer needs. The Application Engineer also monitors and analyzes existing systems to improve their performance and efficiency.

The salary range for this position is $88,000 - $105,000 annually.

The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Essential Functions

The employee will demonstrate TSTC’s Core Values of Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students, and community members.

Compliance and Governance

Lead the institution’s IT compliance program, including assessment of applicable regulations and internal policies.

Review, develop, and maintain supporting policies, standards, and procedures related to IT governance and cybersecurity.

Ensure alignment with federal and state mandates, including TAC 202, NIST, FERPA, and other compliance frameworks.

Training and Awareness
Evaluate and maintain enterprise-wide IT/IS compliance training materials.

Promote awareness and engagement in risk mitigation and best practices related to cybersecurity and data handling.

Audit and Risk Management

Serve as the point of contact for internal and external audits.

Lead efforts in event reporting, issue remediation, and tracking of audit responses.

Establish and monitor metrics to assess effectiveness of compliance programs.

Strategic Engagement

Provide strategic guidance to departments, leadership, and vendor teams during new system implementations and product rollouts.

Collaborate with institutional leaders and regulatory bodies to ensure cohesive alignment with compliance expectations.

Leadership and Oversight

Supervise assigned team members, including Compliance Technical Specialist and Onsite Support.

Promote continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and responsiveness across IT support and compliance functions.

Education, Experience, & Skills

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Information Technology, Security, or Compliance roles

Minimum of 7 years of experience managing a team

Strong knowledge of relevant IT regulations, including TAC 202, NIST, and FERPA

Strong decision-making and relationship-building skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

CompTIA Security+, Network+, A+,, or other cybersecurity certifications

Experience working in higher education or public sector IT environments