About this opportunity
Hartman Executive Advisors lists this Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Information Technology Baltimore/Washington DC Metro [...] opportunity in baltimore, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Hartman Executive Advisors was founded with the vision of providing business‑focused, vendor‑independent consulting to mid‑sized companies. As independent, trusted strategic advisors to our clients, Hartman’s mission is to create meaningful business outcomes that foster growth, greater financial returns and market dominance. By developing a deep understanding of the business challenges arising from poorly aligned technology and uncovering the transformational opportunities that result from strategically aligned technology, we set the path to advance, cultivate and leverage people, processes and systems to change and transform organizations. At Hartman, we deliver powerful business outcomes by leveraging technology strategy as a game‑changer for our clients.
We are seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with the executive presence, strategic mindset, and modern security experience to help lead clients through today’s most complex cybersecurity, risk, and compliance challenges.
SUMMARY
Hartman Executive Advisors is seeking an experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead holistic Information Technology Security Programs across client portfolios that address the full scope of cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance domains. The program includes cybersecurity, risk, and compliance oversight, strategy, governance, and leadership for clients across diverse industries. This is a senior‑level, client‑facing role responsible for advising executive leadership, shaping cybersecurity, risk, and compliance programs, and driving measurable program improvements and outcomes.
The CISO oversees program development, implementation, and oversight, the associated tactical projects such as risk assessments, regulatory compliance, incident readiness, and security and risk roadmap execution. Working in partnership with technology and security teams, this role serves as a trusted executive guiding organizations in navigating evolving threats, technologies, and regulatory pressures.
As a Hartman CISO, you will:
Lead cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance strategy across multiple client organizations
Engage directly with CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CIOs, and boards
Build modern, resilient security programs aligned to business outcomes
Translate evolving threats into clear, actionable roadmaps
Help clients navigate cloud, identity, regulatory, and AI‑driven risk
Serve as a trusted, independent advisor
QUALIFICATIONS
+7 years of progressively more responsible cyber security leadership roles preferably within a Healthcare environment
Experience functioning as a CISO, vCISO, or senior cybersecurity leader supporting multiple business environments
Broad knowledge of security frameworks, regulatory requirements, compliance programs, and industry best practices
Ability to translate technical concepts into business‑level risk and executive decision support
Experience with cloud security, identity, incident response, third‑party risk, and modern cybersecurity architectures
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, including experience briefing boards and C‑suite leaders
Ability to effectively interact with outside vendors and achieve the maximum benefit
Process‑focused mindset in which to address business problems
Vigilant accountability in relation to deadlines and deliverables
Proven ability to gather, understand, document, and communicate business requirements and to translate these into systems specifications/project deliverables
Excellent planning, organizing, budgeting, verbal, writing, executive presentation, and meeting management skills
Ability to interact effectively across organization/ diverse cultures, and communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively
Initiative to identify and communicate opportunities to contribute additional value to existing and prospective clients
Ability to align/ focus resources across the organization in achieving short and long‑term goals
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM) preferred
JOB TYPE
Full‑Time
BENEFITS
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with match
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Worksite address
baltimore, MD, 21276, US
Who can apply
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