Chief Information Security Officer

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The University of British Columbia The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a global centre for excellence in teaching, learning and research, consistently ranked among the top 10 public universities in North America. UBC’s vision is to inspire people, ideas and actions for a better world. Through its pursuit of excellence in research, learning and engagement, UBC fosters global citizenship and advances a sustainable and just society. With two main campuses in Vancouver and Kelowna, UBC is home to over 70,000 students and 19,000 faculty and staff supported by a $3.9 billion dollar budget. Job Summary

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) provides strategic, operational, and people leadership for UBC’s Information Security portfolio within the Office of the CIO. The CISO reports to the Chief Information Officer as part of a senior leadership team, and along with leaders in the Office of University Counsel (OUC) and Safety and Risk Services (SRS) is accountable to the Privacy and Information Security Management (PrISM) Executive Leadership Committee for achieving agreed upon objectives. The CISO engages with Faculties, Departments and Administrative units across the University to protect and steward UBC’s data, research, systems, and digital infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. This institutional role spanning both UBC campuses combines technical expertise with transformational leadership, responsible for strengthening and overseeing the cybersecurity function at UBC. Responsibilities and Requirements

The ideal candidate brings significant senior leadership experience as a CISO, CIO, or equivalent in large, complex, and distributed organizations, ideally with exposure to research-intensive environments and sensitive data. They demonstrate expertise in modern security frameworks, risk management, and crisis response, combined with strong people leadership skills and the ability to inspire trust across diverse stakeholders. What We Offer

UBC is committed to equity and diversity. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility. The expected compensation range for this role is $225,000 to $260,000, plus benefits and pension.

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