Director of Information Security / Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) jobs in United States
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Bowie State University · 1 month ago

Director of Information Security / Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Bowie State University is seeking a Director of Information Security / Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to develop and execute a comprehensive information security strategy. This role involves directing the Information Security Office, managing audits, overseeing compliance, and serving as the primary authority on institutional cybersecurity.

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Responsibilities

Lead the development of a campus-wide security program
Oversee ISO and Info Assurance Specialists
Implement secure cloud and zero-trust architectures
Direct GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) efforts
Manage audits and incident response
Promote cybersecurity awareness
Advise senior leadership and external partners
Manage security vendors and budgets
Support grant and research cybersecurity needs

Qualification

Cybersecurity leadershipNIST standardsISO 27001CISSP certificationGovernanceRiskComplianceCloud securityZero-trust architectureAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field
10+ years of cybersecurity leadership experience
Strong understanding of NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA
CISSP certification required

Preferred

Master's degree
Experience with higher ed data compliance
Familiarity with research security standards

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance
Paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave
12 paid holidays per year
Tuition remission
Employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts

Company

Bowie State University

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Bowie State University is a school in Bowie.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$5.63M
Key Investors
Maryland Higher Education CommissionNational Science FoundationMinority Business Development Agency
2025-06-04Grant· $2.2M
2024-07-03Grant
2023-01-12Grant· $2.1M

Leadership Team

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Charles Adams
Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director
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Maurice Tyler
Vice-President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
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