The state of Oklahoma is on the hunt for its next chief information security officer (CISO), according to a job posting issued last week by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES).
The position is currently held by state CISO Michael Toland.
Operating within the OMES Information Services division, Oklahoma’s next CISO will be tasked with shaping and safeguarding the state’s cybersecurity posture. From overseeing statewide security infrastructure to drafting IT security policies and standards, the role sits at the heart of Oklahoma’s digital defense efforts.
Key responsibilities include coordinating risk management and compliance initiatives, leading cybersecurity training and awareness campaigns, and evaluating cybersecurity practices across state agencies. The CISO will also serve as the state’s voice in intergovernmental cybersecurity forums and policy discussions.
The position carries oversight of major state initiatives such as Oklahoma’s Information Sharing and Analysis Center dedicated to threat intelligence sharing and the state’s Cyber Command, which continuously monitors, detects, and responds to cyber threats.
As technology and threats evolve, Oklahoma is looking for a security leader with the vision and expertise to protect its digital assets and drive innovation across government operations.
The application window for the position closes on July 1.
