Chief Information Security Officer

The organization is currently seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to spearhead the development, implementation, and management of the enterprise-wide information security strategy. As the CISO, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the organization's data, systems, and infrastructure by identifying potential security risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of security throughout the organization. Collaborating closely with senior leadership and stakeholders, you will align security initiatives with business objectives to enhance overall security posture. Your key responsibilities will encompass strategic leadership, risk management, operations, oversight, compliance, governance, team development, and stakeholder collaboration. You will be tasked with developing and implementing an information security strategy, aligning initiatives with business goals, advising the executive team on security matters, identifying and prioritizing security risks, enforcing policies and controls, overseeing disaster recovery and business continuity plans, managing security operations, leading the implementation of security technologies, conducting security audits, ensuring regulatory compliance, developing governance frameworks, preparing security posture reports, building and leading an information security team, providing training programs, mentoring team members, collaborating with various departments to integrate security policies, and establishing relationships with external agencies and security partners. To qualify for this role, you should possess a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (Master's degree preferred), along with certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, or equivalent. Additionally, you should have at least 10 years of experience in information security, including 5 years in a leadership role, a strong understanding of information security frameworks, hands-on experience in security architecture, network security, and cloud security, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments while maintaining compliance. Preferred qualifications include experience in industry-specific compliance, a proven track record in managing cybersecurity incidents, and familiarity with emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, or quantum computing in security contexts. This is a full-time position with a day shift schedule and potential performance and yearly bonuses. The work location is in-person.,