Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) About the Company Reputable public state university IndustryHigher Education TypeEducational Institution Founded1988 Employees10,001+ Categories EducationUniversity System of Maryland Specialties higher educationresearchinnovationentrepreneurshipeconomic developmentcollege preparationsustainabilityworkforce developmentacademic transformationcybersecurityand stemstemundergraduate educationand graduate educationgraduate educationcollegeand university About the Role The Company is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead and continually improve its information security program, protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and technology systems. Responsibilities include developing security policies and standards, overseeing security architecture and monitoring, leading incident response, and coordinating audits, assessments, and vulnerability remediation. The CISO will guide privacy and security compliance, maintain program documentation, and deliver security awareness training. The role also provides security analysis and consultation for technology procurement, projects, and change management, while advising senior leadership on risks and program performance. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field, at least seven years of IT experience, including five years in information security administration and production support in a distributed networking environment, and CISSP certification. Required qualifications include familiarity with major security tools, risk and vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and collaboration with technical teams. Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills are essential, along with the ability to explain complex security concepts clearly. A relevant graduate degree, ten years of progressively responsible security experience, and experience in higher education or public-sector audit processes are preferred. Hiring Manager TitleDeputy CIO Functions Information Technology