Director Of Information Security / Chief Information Security Officer (ciso)

Bowie State University

Bowie, Maryland, US
$150,000 - $170,000 py
Develop campus-wide security program
Oversee information security office
Implement secure cloud architectures
The Director of Information Security / Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive information security strategy supporting academic, research, and administrative functions

Job Summary

  • The Director of Information Security / Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive information security strategy supporting academic, research, and administrative functions.
  • Key Responsibilities include leading the development of a campus-wide security program, overseeing the ISO, implementing secure cloud and zero-trust architectures, and directing GRC efforts.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

The Director of Information Security / Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive information security strategy supporting academic, research, and administrative functions.

Salary

$150,000 - $170,000

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop campus-wide security program
  • Oversee Information Security Office
  • Implement secure cloud architectures
  • Direct GRC efforts
  • Manage incident response
  • Promote cybersecurity awareness

Nice-to-have

  • Advise senior leadership
  • Manage security vendors
  • Support grant cybersecurity needs

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Citizenship or permanent residency required

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