Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Role Summary

Job Title: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

The CISO is responsible for establishing and leading the organization's cybersecurity strategy, protecting information assets, systems, and infrastructure from evolving threats. This role ensures robust security governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance while enabling secure business growth and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

1. Cybersecurity Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives
• Advise CEO, Board, and executive leadership on cyber risks and mitigation strategies

Build a security-first culture across the organization

1. Security Architecture & Operations

• Oversee security architecture across networks, applications, cloud, and endpoints
• Ensure implementation of security controls, monitoring, and threat detection
• Lead Security Operations Center (SOC) and incident response capabilities

1. Risk Management & Governance

• Establish cybersecurity risk management frameworks and policies
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability management, and penetration testing
• Align with standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 , NIST, and CIS Controls

1. Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure compliance with regulations such as GDPR , HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and local cybersecurity laws
• Manage audits, certifications, and regulatory reporting

Partner with legal, compliance, and audit teams

1. Incident Response & Resilience

• Lead incident response planning, crisis management, and breach handling
• Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery readiness

Conduct simulations and tabletop exercises

1. Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Oversee identity governance, access controls, and privileged access management

Ensure secure authentication and authorization mechanisms

1. Third-Party & Cloud Security

• Manage vendor and third-party risk assessments
• Ensure security across cloud platforms and outsourced services

Establish secure DevSecOps practices

1. Security Awareness & Training

• Develop organization-wide security awareness programs
• Train employees on cyber risks, phishing, and best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field
• 15–20+ years of experience in cybersecurity or IT security roles
• 5+ years in senior leadership roles (CISO, Head of Security, etc.)
• Strong expertise in security architecture, risk management, and compliance
• Professional certifications preferred (CISSP, CISM, CRISC, etc.)

Key Competencies

• Deep cybersecurity and risk management expertise
• Strategic thinking and business alignment
• Crisis management and decision-making under pressure
• Strong leadership and stakeholder influence
• Regulatory and compliance knowledge

About the Company

TheHiveCareers is a global talent and consulting firm delivering remote and hybrid workforce solutions across technology, banking, fintech, cybersecurity, and enterprise domains. We partner directly with client organizations to build high-performing teams that support long-term business objectives.

Our teams support global clients across North America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, offering stable engagements, international exposure, and opportunities to work on impactful, outcome-driven projects in flexible, remote-first environments.

You will be part of a team that is shaping the future of data-driven decision-making across financial services. You will work in a dynamic environment that values innovation, collaboration, and impact. Your role will not only focus on improving the efficiency of the organization but also directly contribute to revenue growth and cost containment, adding measurable value to the company's bottom line.

If you're an experienced data analyst with a passion for creating actionable insights and driving real business impact, we want to hear from you!