State Government CISO – Cybersecurity Leader (Remote Eligible)

Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Human Services in Baltimore seeks a Chief Information Security Officer to lead the OTHS Cybersecurity Unit, setting security direction for all Department systems and data, including policy alignment with State requirements.

This executive role oversees audits, vulnerability management, and security programs, reporting to the CIO and coordinating with DoIT, the Governor’s office, and federal partners to maintain a secure, compliant technology environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or 7+ years related security experience.
• 7+ years of cybersecurity/IT with significant security responsibilities including leadership.
• Experience leading enterprise security programs, policy or compliance functions.

Responsibilities

• Sets security direction by maintaining policy and standards aligned with State and federal requirements.
• Manages a cybersecurity plan and roadmap integrating State requirements with operational needs.
• Oversees audits, evidence, reports, and corrective action plans; maintains remediation tracking.
• Leads a consultative security practice partnering with programs, vendors, and DoIT.
• Owns vulnerability management and monitoring across all Department apps and cloud environments.

Skills

Security leadership

Governance & compliance

Risk assessment

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology

Tools

CISSP

NIST CSF

IRS Publication 1075 experience

DoIT security standards

Job description

Maryland Department of Human Services in Baltimore seeks a Chief Information Security Officer to lead the OTHS Cybersecurity Unit, setting security direction for all Department systems and data, including policy alignment with State requirements.

This executive role oversees audits, vulnerability management, and security programs, reporting to the CIO and coordinating with DoIT, the Governor’s office, and federal partners to maintain a secure, compliant technology environment.