Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

About the Opportunity

We are a high‐growth leader in the IT services and consulting sector, delivering end‐to‐end technology, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions to enterprises across finance, healthcare, and retail. Our team drives secure digital transformation by integrating robust information security frameworks and cutting-edge technologies.

Role & Responsibilities

• Define and execute an enterprise-wide information security strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Lead comprehensive risk assessments to identify, quantify, and mitigate vulnerabilities across applications, networks, and cloud environments.
• Establish and manage compliance with global standards and regulations (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PCI-DSS), overseeing audits and certification processes.
• Develop and maintain incident response playbooks; coordinate cross-functional teams to investigate, contain, and remediate security incidents.
• Architect and enforce security controls across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure), ensuring secure design and continuous monitoring.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing security team; manage vendor relationships, departmental budgets, and key performance metrics.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in information security leadership or CISO-equivalent roles.
• Deep expertise in risk management, security governance, and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
• Strong knowledge of cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure) and network security protocols.
• Proven track record leading incident response, digital forensics, and crisis management initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence executive leadership.

Preferred

• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certification.
• Experience managing hybrid and remote security operations teams.
• Background in large-scale digital transformation or post-merger security integration.

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• Flexible hybrid work model fostering work-life balance and remote collaboration.
• Continuous learning culture with support for professional certifications and training.
• Collaborative, innovation-driven environment focused on employee well-being and career growth.