Chief Information Security Officer

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Chief Information Security Officer leading cybersecurity at a globally recognized, NYSE-listed manufacturer. Owning the enterprise cybersecurity strategy and overseeing a complex IT and OT environment.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own enterprise cybersecurity strategy and multi-year roadmap in partnership with the CTO
Serve as the executive voice on cybersecurity to the CEO, ELT, board, and Audit Committee, translating technical risk into business and financial terms
Own all SEC cybersecurity disclosure obligations (10-K Item 1C, Item 1.05 material incident determinations, disclosure controls) and executive ownership of cybersecurity-relevant SOX controls
Lead cybersecurity insurance strategy, coverage adequacy, and renewal
Lead executive incident communication and material breach response in coordination with Legal and Investor Relations
Lead, mentor, and develop the existing cybersecurity organisation, including the Director of Cyber Operations
Set cybersecurity strategy across IT, cloud, identity, and end-user computing, aligned with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and SOC 2
Own the OT and ICS security programme across six global manufacturing sites — bridging IT and OT without disrupting operations
Provide executive cybersecurity oversight for the connected-product platform (millions of users), including secure-by-design standards, DevSecOps, and PCI-DSS compliance for payment products
Own AI cybersecurity strategy: governance for AI tool adoption, deployment of AI-enabled security platforms, and response to AI-enabled offensive threats
Own the third-party cybersecurity risk programme and executive relationships with strategic vendors, MSSPs, audit firms, and outside cyber counsel

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role (CISO, Deputy CISO, VP of Security, or equivalent)
Experience as the named cybersecurity executive at a public company, or senior exposure to SEC cybersecurity disclosure, audit-committee engagement, and SOX cybersecurity controls
Track record of executive and board communication, material incident response, and cybersecurity insurance strategy ownership
Strong working knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), application security, identity, and modern detection and response
Bachelor's degree in IT, Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Senior-level certification: CISSP, CISM, or CISA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive executive compensation
Benefits package
Remote-first flexibility
Up to 30% travel, including international visits to manufacturing facilities in Europe and Asia

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurity strategycloud securityapplication securityidentity managementdetection and responseincident responsecybersecurity insuranceDevSecOpsPCI-DSS complianceOT and ICS security

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringexecutive communicationstrategic planningcollaboration

Certifications

CISSPCISMCISA