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# Chief Information Security Officer (CISO): Downtown Chicago, IL

- **Company:** CareGenix Solutions LLC
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, ARM Architecture, Cyber Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, Network Segmentation, Security Information and Event Management, Firewall Services Module
- **Published:** June 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ee6180340cd44754

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Technology management?, * Required 12 plus years in Cybersecurity and 3 plus years in Senior Leadership Role.

Technical Expertise

 * Hands-on experience deploying and managing SIEM/SOAR platforms, XDR, and AI-driven security solutions.
 * Strong understanding of firewall management, network segmentation, and incident response workflows.

Compliance & Governance

 * Deep GRC expertise with practical ISO 27001 audit and maintenance experience.
 * Strict respect for corporate governance, physical infrastructure, and on-site network boundary policies.

Preferred Certifications (one or more)

 * CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
 * CISM - Certified Information Security Manager
 * ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
 * CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker
 * PEH - Practical Ethical Hacker

## Description

As Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), you will take full ownership of Caregenix's security operations. You will lead the shift away from manual, resource-heavy monitoring toward automated defense - deploying AI-driven platforms, establishing a formal on-call escalation model, and ensuring rigorous GRC compliance across all operations. You will have executive sponsorship and the budget to build something that lasts., Strategic Leadership

 * Define and track department KPIs, actionable metrics, and formal executive reporting.
 * Translate highly technical threat data into clear, objective business reports for senior management.
 * Build a security culture focused on measurable outcomes, not activity theatre.

AI & Automation Integration

 * Lead deployment and management of AI-driven security platforms (e.g., Cortex XSIAM).
 * Automate detection, response, and escalation workflows by severity - reducing manual intervention loops.

Operational Efficiency

 * Design and manage an On-Call Security Officer rotation model for critical alert escalation.
 * Eliminate the need for an inefficient, manually staffed 24/7 SOC by replacing it with structured triage automation.

GRC & Compliance

 * Ensure all security operations align with corporate Workforce policies and GRC guidelines.
 * Own ISO 27001 compliance maintenance and audit readiness end-to-end.

Network Defense Management

 * Oversee firewall configurations and enforce strict network isolation protocols.
 * Ensure no unauthorized public traffic or IP whitelisting occurs outside formal approval channels.

Team Leadership & Accountability

 * Manage, mentor, and build accountability within the security team.
 * Ensure every team task maps directly to a measurable security improvement


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