Director Of Information Security / Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Bowie State University

• Job Location Bowie, MD
• Seniority Executive
• Type Full-time

Description

Job Posting JR101263 Director of Information Security / Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) (Open) Department BSU Business Operations, PM Position Type Regular Open Date 09-30-2025 Close Date $150,000 - $170,000 Job Description 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.

This strategic leader will direct the Information Security Office (ISO), manage audits, oversee compliance, and serve as the primary authority on institutional cybersecurity.

Key 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 Minimum Qualifications 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 Qualifications Master’s degree Experience with higher ed data compliance Familiarity with research security standards Conditions Of Employment Visas and labor certification will not be sponsored for this position.

Application only accepted from citizens or permanent residents.

Note: Position excluded from Union Representation and Collective Bargaining Additional Job Information 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 Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status.

All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No.

11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students.