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# Chief Information Security Officer

- **Company:** Tiger Security
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cyber Security, Intrusion Detection Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Devsecops
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25197_b9de39a306e38563179bbac5155ed4f0

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's preferred).
 * Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC are highly desirable., * 10+ years of experience in information security, IT risk management, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
 * Proven track record of managing enterprise-level cybersecurity programs., * Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT).
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
 * Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration abilities.
 * Experience in incident response, cloud security, and data protection strategies.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

 * Reduction in security incidents and breaches.
 * Compliance with regulatory and internal security standards.
 * Employee cybersecurity awareness scores.
 * Incident response times and recovery rates.

## Description

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for establishing and maintaining the enterprise's vision, strategy, and program to ensure information assets and technologies are adequately protected. The CISO is a key leadership role tasked with safeguarding sensitive data, mitigating risks, ensuring compliance, and responding effectively to cybersecurity incidents., Strategic Leadership

 * Develop, implement, and maintain an enterprise-wide information security strategy and roadmap.
 * Advise senior management and the Board of Directors on cybersecurity risks, compliance, and emerging threats.
 * Align security initiatives with business objectives to support growth while managing risk.

Risk Management and Compliance

 * Identify, assess, and prioritize cybersecurity risks and establish measures to mitigate them.
 * Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, ISO 27001).
 * Develop and enforce company-wide security policies, procedures, and standards., * Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption technologies.
 * Lead the development of incident response plans and oversee their execution in case of security breaches.
 * Conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and penetration testing to ensure system integrity., * Monitor the threat landscape and emerging technologies to proactively address vulnerabilities.
 * Develop partnerships with industry groups, government agencies, and vendors to stay ahead of cybersecurity trends.
 * Oversee security for cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps, and third-party vendors.