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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our organization’s information security strategy and operations. The CISO will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a corporate-wide information security management program to ensure that information assets are adequately protected. This role requires a visionary leader with sound knowledge of business management and a working knowledge of information security technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing and implementing security policies, managing security operations, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. The CISO will collaborate with executive management to determine acceptable levels of risk for the organization and will be responsible for communicating security risks and strategies to stakeholders at all levels. Key responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of security policies, managing incident response, conducting risk assessments, and leading security awareness training. The CISO will also be responsible for managing security budgets, leading security teams, and working closely with IT, legal, compliance, and business units to ensure a holistic approach to information security. The successful candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, a deep understanding of current and emerging security threats, and a proven track record of building and maintaining effective security programs in complex environments.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement information security policies and procedures.
- Lead and manage the organization’s information security program.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses.
- Oversee incident response planning and investigation of security breaches.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
- Collaborate with IT, legal, and business units on security initiatives.
- Manage security budgets and resource allocation.
- Lead security awareness training for employees.
- Report on security risks and strategies to executive leadership.
- Evaluate and implement security technologies and solutions.
Requirements
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- Proven experience in information security management.
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Experience with risk management and incident response.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) preferred.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience managing security teams and budgets.
- Up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging security threats.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have leading information security programs?
- How do you approach risk assessment and management?
- Describe a time you handled a major security incident.
- Which security frameworks are you most familiar with?
- How do you ensure compliance with data protection regulations?
- What is your experience with security awareness training?
- How do you stay updated on emerging security threats?
- Describe your leadership style when managing security teams.
- What security technologies have you implemented in previous roles?
- How do you communicate security risks to executive leadership?
