Chief Information Security Officer (CISO): Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

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

About Caregenix:

Caregenix Solutions is a healthcare technology company modernizing its security infrastructure against fast-moving, AI-driven cyber threats. We are transitioning our security department from manual threat defense to an automated, compliant, and metrics-driven operational model — and we need a strategic leader to architect and own that transformation.

Role Summary:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Requirements and Qualifications:

Experience

• 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

Schedule & Hours:

• Monday - Friday Corporate Hours
• In person job location: 455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr. Suite 2515 Chicago, IL 60611

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location:

• CareGenix Headquarters: 455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr. Suite 2515 Chicago, IL 60611