Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Location: United States

Employment: Remote | Hybrid Setup

Compensation: Base Salary: $275,000 – $350,000 (Annual Bonus + Equity Package and more

About the Opportunity

A global industry leader is seeking an experienced and visionary Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead enterprise cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management, and incident response across a large-scale international organization.

This executive leadership role is responsible for building and leading a modern, risk-based cybersecurity program that protects enterprise systems, operations, customer environments, and critical infrastructure across a highly distributed global footprint.

The ideal candidate is a strategic cybersecurity executive with deep operational expertise, executive presence, and hands-on incident response leadership experience. This individual must be capable of translating complex cyber risks into actionable business decisions while fostering a culture of security accountability across the enterprise.

This role offers the opportunity to shape cybersecurity strategy at a global scale while partnering directly with executive leadership and the Board.

What You’ll Lead

Enterprise Cybersecurity Strategy

• Define and execute a global cybersecurity vision aligned with business objectives and enterprise risk priorities
• Establish governance frameworks, enterprise security standards, and scalable security operations across global environments
• Lead long-term cybersecurity maturity initiatives, resilience planning, and enterprise-wide security transformation efforts

Risk Management & Governance

• Develop and oversee risk-based cybersecurity programs, controls, policies, and compliance initiatives
• Lead enterprise cyber risk assessments, remediation programs, audit readiness, and regulatory alignment
• Establish cybersecurity metrics, reporting frameworks, and executive-level risk visibility

Security Operations & Incident Response

• Oversee global security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and cyber crisis management capabilities
• Lead major incident coordination, executive communications, and post-incident recovery initiatives
• Strengthen business continuity and disaster recovery readiness across the enterprise

Executive Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner closely with executive leadership, legal, operations, technology, and regional teams to align cybersecurity with business priorities
• Present cybersecurity strategy, risk posture, and major initiatives to the CEO, Board of Directors, and executive stakeholders
• Drive enterprise-wide cybersecurity awareness and accountability programs

Compliance & Third-Party Security

• Lead compliance initiatives related to NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CMMC, GDPR, SEC, and other regulatory frameworks
• Oversee third-party cybersecurity governance, vendor risk management, and security due diligence processes
• Support government contracting and sensitive-data protection requirements where applicable

Ideal Background

• 15+ years of progressive cybersecurity and information security leadership experience
• 7+ years in senior executive security leadership roles such as CISO, VP Information Security, or Global Security Leadership
• Proven experience leading cybersecurity strategy within large-scale, complex, or global organizations
• Deep expertise across:
• Enterprise cybersecurity operations
• Incident response & threat management
• Governance, risk & compliance (GRC)
• Security architecture & cloud security
• Regulatory and audit frameworks
• Executive and Board-level reporting
• Strong understanding of frameworks including:
• NIST CSF
• ISO 27001
• SOC 2
• CMMC
• NIST 800-171
• GDPR and SEC-related cybersecurity requirements
• Experience working within highly regulated or government-adjacent environments strongly preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are highly preferred

Why This Opportunity

• Executive-level ownership of global cybersecurity strategy
• Opportunity to influence enterprise resilience and security transformation at scale
• High visibility with executive leadership and Board stakeholders
• Complex global environment with meaningful operational impact
• Competitive executive compensation, bonus, and equity potential
• Long-term strategic leadership opportunity within a rapidly evolving industry

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $275,000 – $350,000+
• Annual Bonus + Equity Package
• Executive-level healthcare and insurance benefits
• Executive Flex Vacation Plan
• Work from home and hybrid work environment