Chief Information Security Officer

ESA - Electronic Security Association

Chief Information Security Officer leading global cybersecurity strategy for ADI, a security and smart-living technology distributor. Protecting enterprise IT, products, ecommerce, critical operations, and cloud environments.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeDallas • Kentucky, North Carolina, Texas, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $268,691 - $394,080 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in developing and implementing enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies, managing compliance with global regulations, and leading incident response efforts. Capable of translating cyber risks into business impacts while fostering a culture of security across diverse teams and operations.

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Cybersecurity Strategy DevelopmentRisk Assessment and ManagementIncident Response LeadershipCompliance with Global RegulationsTeam Building and Leadership

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity Policy DevelopmentRisk QuantificationNIST FrameworkISO 27001 StandardsCloud SecurityApplication SecuritySupply-Chain Risk ManagementVulnerability ReportingAI-Driven Security CapabilitiesBusiness Continuity Planning

Soft Skills

Interdisciplinary Team LeadershipCommunication with Executive ManagementNegotiation SkillsValues-Based LeadershipCrisis Management

Tools & Technologies

Intrusion Detection SystemsSecurity Information and Event Management (SIEM)Managed Security ServicesCloud SolutionsEcommerce Platforms

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityData Privacy LawsDigital Operational ResilienceEcommerceLogisticsRetailManufacturingGlobal OperationsPublic-Company GovernanceAudit Committee Oversight

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and maintain an enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy and multi-year roadmap protecting information assets, global distribution services, ecommerce, cloud solutions, and enterprise IT systems
Communicate cybersecurity posture and risk to Executive Management, the Audit and Compliance Committee, and the Board of Directors
Lead a central security team and coordinate matrixed security resources across global operations
Manage third-party and supply-chain cybersecurity risk
Quantify cyber risks in financial and operational terms and align security investments with revenue and sustainability goals
Promote a shared-responsibility and security-by-design culture across employees and global partners
Standardize global governance using frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001
Assess and communicate acceptable risk levels across global markets and critical infrastructure projects
Develop, mentor, and manage a global team covering cloud, application, and product security
Establish cybersecurity policies, standards, and tooling supporting responsible AI adoption
Protect distribution operations, warehouse, transportation, storefront, customer service, point-of-sale, branch, edge-computing, and ecommerce environments
Leverage AI-driven security capabilities for threat detection and response
Ensure compliance with international data privacy laws and cybersecurity regulations
Partner with Enterprise Architects and Product Engineering on secure coding and infrastructure guidelines
Manage intrusion detection, vulnerability reporting, and remediation with Internal Audit and external partners
Develop security-program KPIs aligned with the NIST framework and monitor the global threat landscape
Own cyber resilience, operational recovery, business continuity, crisis management, and executive tabletop exercises
Oversee incident response and breach investigations with Legal and Communications
Create a comprehensive supply-chain risk management process and lead cybersecurity due diligence and post-acquisition integration for M&A
Support public-company governance, cybersecurity disclosures, SEC reporting, and Audit Committee oversight

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 10–15 years of IT and/or business leadership experience
At least 7 years in senior information security/cybersecurity roles within a multinational organization
Proven track record developing global security strategies spanning Enterprise IT and Product security roadmaps
Extensive knowledge of business risk and real-time risk assessments for enterprise and product services
Exceptional ability to translate cyber threats into business and sustainability impacts for Executive Management and the Audit and Compliance Committee
Experience presenting cybersecurity strategy, incident response, and risk posture directly to public-company Boards and Audit Committees
Experience managing compliance with global privacy, cybersecurity, and digital operational resilience regulations
Ability to build coalitions and inspire interdisciplinary teams toward unified global security goals
Experience negotiating SaaS, Cloud, and Managed Security Services contracts with global vendors
Demonstrated ability to lead incident response and disaster recovery in high-pressure situations involving critical infrastructure
High ethical standards and values-based leadership
Prior experience in distribution, logistics, ecommerce, retail, manufacturing, or similarly complex operational environments preferred
This position is not eligible for US visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus of up to 40% of annual base salary, contingent upon individual and company performance
Annual equity grant consisting of time-based restricted stock units based on individual and Company performance
Life and health insurance
Life assistance program
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Disability insurance
401k Plan
Vacation and holidays