Director of Information Security and Compliance

What we do Founded in 2015, ReUp Education is the only organization focusing exclusively on helping colleges and universities engage and re-enroll the more than 40 million US residents who have "stopped out" and support them until graduation, through our technology-enabled service. To date, we have re-enrolled over 28,500 students, and recaptured over $139 million in tuition for our university partners. Today, we build regional marketplaces to connect the supply of educational opportunities with the demand for skilled and credentialed workforce professionals.
The Role
ReUp Education is seeking a skilled Director of Information Security and Compliance who will define the strategic direction of the organization's cybersecurity program. This role will be a key member of the technology team and will build and oversee a team of compliance and security professionals, enabling us to support institutions of higher learning and their millions of adult learners.
As the Director of Information Security and Compliance, you'll report to the CTO and in the near future build a small team that will be key to incident response planning and regulatory compliance.
If you are passionate about working on a project that will have a real-world positive impact on people's day-to-day lives, we encourage you to apply!
What you'll do
As our Director of Information Security and Compliance, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Define the strategic direction of the organization's cybersecurity and compliance programs
• Build and manage a small team of cybersecurity and compliance professionals
• Be responsible for the overall planning, implementation, and management of information security strategies
• Be responsible for the overall planning, implementing, and management of information security compliance policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements and customer contracts
• Have a broad understanding of both technical and business aspects, as you will be tasked with aligning security initiatives with organizational goals
• Work closely with leadership in Technology and other departments to ensure that security risks are managed effectively and that the company's data assets are protected.

Qualifications Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often only apply to jobs if they meet all of the qualifications. However, no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. ReUp encourages you to break that statistic and to apply. We look forward to your application!

• 10+ years of proven experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing cybersecurity strategies and programs.
• In-depth knowledge of information security frameworks, such as (NIST, ISO 27001, and regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, State-Level Data Privacy Laws, SOX).
• Proficiency in risk management and the ability to develop and implement policies and procedures to mitigate security risks.
• Strong technical expertise in network security, identity management, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Experience aligning security initiatives with organizational goals and objectives, ensuring that security strategies support business growth.
• Exceptional communication skills to effectively interact with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams, translating technical risks into business context.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-departmental projects.
• Experience with cloud security and securing data in different tech environments.

Nice to Have

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly preferred.
• Experience in a startup or rapidly growing company: Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Location
This hybrid role combines the best of both worlds: in-person collaboration in our Austin, TX office for 2-3 days per week, and the flexibility of remote work.
Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
  
  • We pay 100% of the employee's premium and 50% of any dependents' premiums.
  • FSA or HSA available.
• Company paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance for employees.
• Flexible time off and remote work opportunity.
• 15 paid holidays per year (including Juneteenth and the last week of the calendar year).
• Company wellness days (2 per year).
• Day of Service (Paid day for volunteering).
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid parental leave (12 weeks primary parental leave, 6 weeks secondary parental leave).
• A diverse team that fosters a high level of collaboration despite being highly distributed.
• We provide your choice of a Mac or PC laptop.

Company Culture
TEAMWORK * RESULTS * CONSTANT LEARNING * AGENCY * DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION * JOY
ReUp employees share a passion for improving outcomes for stopout students. We support students to get Results as they embark on finishing what they started. We believe in the power of human potential and that supporting an individual's Agency acts as a catalyst for positive change and resiliency. We support Diversity, Equity & Inclusion , for both the students we work with and in our hiring practices. We value Teamwork and strive to create a safe and supportive environment where trust, communication, creativity, and humility are valued as highly as technical skills. We tackle hard problems with curiosity and take action towards continuous improvement and Constant Learning . Approaching our work with open hearts, open minds, and seeking collective success creates Joy . If that sounds like your dream work environment, we look forward to hearing from you.
ReUp Education is an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diversity and believes diverse teams make innovation possible. We encourage all qualified applicants from any race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics to apply.
The pay range for this role is:
Starting base pay $185,000 commensurate with experience (Austin, TX)
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