Director of Information Security

Bowie State; Bowie, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Tuition remission

Pension plan

Job summary

Bowie State University is seeking a Director of Information Security to lead the university-wide information security program and governance. You will advise the CIO, oversee the ISO and security specialists, and drive cloud security and zero-trust initiatives in a complex higher-education environment.

The role requires a cybersecurity leader with deep regulatory knowledge, strong collaboration across academic and administrative units, and experience coordinating external audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive cybersecurity leadership experience.
• Experience with cloud-native security tools and automation.
• Strong knowledge of privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2).

Responsibilities

• Advise, develop and maintain a university-wide information security program.
• Oversee ISO and Information Assurance Specialists and coordinate security operations.
• Design and implement secure cloud infrastructure and zero-trust architecture.
• Lead incident response planning, execution and post-incident reporting.
• Coordinate audits with state agencies and external partners.
• Promote cybersecurity awareness across the university community.
• Manage cybersecurity vendor relationships and investments.
• Support CIO with grants, research partnerships and accreditation.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cloud security

Zero-trust

Incident response

Audit coordination

Vendor management

Privacy regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Director of Information SecuritySkip to main contentBSU uses various user-tracking technologies, including cookies, which allow it to collect and analyze user data. Information collected in this way includes how often a user visits a site, where users enter the site (e.g., by clicking on an advertisement or link on another web page), and what actions users take while on BSU’s websites. BSU utilizes this aggregate- and user-level site data to benchmark performance of websites and inform marketing strategies.# BSU CareersDirector of Information Security page is loaded## Director of Information SecurityApplylocations: Bowie State Universitytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR101916**Job Posting:**JR101916 Director of Information Security (Open)**Department:**Information Technology, PM**Position Type:**Regular**Open Date:**06-30-2026**Close Date:**$140,000 - $150,000**Job Description:**The Director of Information Security position is responsible for developing and executing information security controls and processes that support the academic, research, and administrative missions of the university in a timely and balanced manner. The Director will lead the Information Security Officer (ISO), oversee Information Assurance Specialists, and directly advise and report to the CIO. This role requires a cybersecurity leader with deep technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a strong understanding of the regulatory landscape and operational complexities in higher education. The Director will also be responsible for managing external audits at the direction and guidance from the Controller, including coordination with state auditors, the Office of Legislative Audits (OLA), and other external agenciesKey Responsibilities •Advise, develop and maintain a university-wide information security program aligned with institutional goals and regulatory standards (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, NIST, GDPR, CCPA). •Oversee the ISO and Information Assurance Specialists, ensuring effective execution of security operations and compliance initiatives. •Advise on the design and implementation of secure cloud infrastructure and zero-trust architecture using both open-source and commercial solutions. •Management and accountability for incident response planning and execution, including post-incident analysis and reporting. •Coordinate and support audits conducted by state agencies, the OLA, and external partners. •Develop, deliver and promote cybersecurity awareness initiatives across the university community. •Collaborate with academic, research, and administrative units to advise on secure and compliant use of technology and data. •Manage cybersecurity vendor relationships, and strategic investments in security technologies. •Support CIO with grant applications, research partnerships, and accreditation efforts by demonstrating strong cybersecurity postures.**QUALIFICATIONS:** •Bachelors degree in computer science or related field. •10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity leadership, preferably in higher education, government, or large organizations. •Proven success in building and leading cybersecurity programs in complex, hybrid environments. •Experience with modernization efforts, including cloud-native security tools, real-time asset inventories, and automation. •Expertise in compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2). •Strong knowledge of privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and other global/domestic data protection laws. •CISSP certification required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: •Advanced degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (MS preferred). •Experience with federally protected data and academic research security. •Familiarity with student data privacy and IT governance in higher education.**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.Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus. The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program.The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business. In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended.