Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

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Summary: Seeking an experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead information security strategy, governance, and risk management programs, protecting company assets and ensuring compliance. Highlights: 1. Lead enterprise information security strategy and roadmap 2. Oversee security operations and incident response 3. Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing security team **Job Summary** We are seeking an experienced **Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)** to lead and oversee our organization’s information security strategy, governance, and risk management programs. As a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for protecting company assets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building a strong security culture across the organization. **Key Responsibilities** * Develop and execute the **enterprise information security strategy and roadmap** * Establish and maintain **security governance, policies, and frameworks** * Lead risk management, threat assessment, and vulnerability management programs * Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR) * Oversee **security operations**, including incident response and threat monitoring * Design and manage identity and access management (IAM) strategies * Lead cybersecurity awareness and training programs * Collaborate with executive leadership, IT, legal, and compliance teams * Manage security budgets, tools, and vendor relationships * Oversee security architecture for cloud, on\-premise, and hybrid environments * Develop and test **business continuity and disaster recovery plans** * Lead audits, penetration testing, and third\-party risk assessments * Stay ahead of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity trends * Build, lead, and mentor a high\-performing security team **Required Qualifications** * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field * 10–15\+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information security * Proven experience in a senior leadership role (CISO, Director, or Head of Security) * Strong knowledge of **security frameworks and standards** (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS) * Experience with **risk management, governance, and compliance (GRC)** * Deep understanding of network security, application security, and cloud security * Experience managing **incident response and security operations (SOC)** * Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM) and zero\-trust architecture * Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and data protection laws * Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills * Ability to translate technical risks into business impact Job Type: Permanent Pay: RO4,200\.000 per month Work Location: In person