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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Ref ID: 26-14971
On-site Direct Placement Starts 6/1/2026
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Job Description

Vice President, Cybersecurity, Information Risk & Network Infrastructure (CISO)
Location: Florida Headquarters (with global travel)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $300,000 – $350,000 per year
Reports to: EVP
Scope: Global – All subsidiaries and operating divisions

Position Summary

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for establishing and executing the enterprise information security strategy. This role is vital for protecting critical infrastructure and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regulations. The CISO focuses on security governance related to AI adoption, operational risk, and data protection.

Key Responsibilities

Security Strategy & Governance:

  • Develop and maintain the information security strategy aligned with best practices (NIST CSF, ISO 27001)
  • Manage incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans
  • Oversee the cybersecurity budget

Security Operations:

  • Lead the 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) and manage the Incident Response Plan
  • Conduct tabletop exercises and manage cyber threat intelligence

Governance, Risk & Compliance:

  • Own the GRC program
  • Lead the SOX ITGC program
  • Manage internal compliance activities, including security awareness training

Identity & Access Management:

  • Set strategic direction for IAM, ensuring compliance with access control requirements

Vulnerability Management:

  • Oversee the enterprise vulnerability management program
  • Embed security within the development lifecycle

Network Security:

  • Manage secure network infrastructure and oversee cloud security execution

Security Architecture:

  • Lead security architecture reviews and implement security tools

Data Protection:

  • Develop data protection strategies and manage data breach response procedures

Culture & Awareness:

  • Champion security culture and oversee training programs

Qualifications & Experience

  • 15 years in information security, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (CISO, Deputy CISO, or VP)
  • Experience with publicly reporting companies and external audits
  • Deep expertise in SecOps, incident response, and governance
  • Proven ability to present to executive leadership and Boards
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; advanced degree preferred
  • Required certification: CISSP

Preferred Qualifications

  • Additional certifications: CISM, CRISC
  • Experience in logistics or supply chain
  • Familiarity with OT/ICS security and managing cybersecurity through M&A transactions