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
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
Bowie State University is a school in Bowie.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$5.63MKey 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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