Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
New York, NY
$84k - $120k per year with 401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, PTO



Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our organization's cybersecurity and IT security initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in information security, cybersecurity, and IT management, with a strong background in risk management, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing information security policies, procedures, and controls to safeguard the organization's systems and data. This role will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, support risk-management initiatives, and enhance the overall security posture.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive cybersecurity strategies aligned with industry standards.
• Lead enterprise-wide IT governance initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements including relevant standards.
• Manage IT infrastructure, including distributed systems, firewalls, and network architecture (WAN, LAN).
• Oversee the design and deployment of secure application development practices utilizing frameworks.
• Lead efforts in business continuity planning and disaster recovery to safeguard critical data and operations.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for cybersecurity initiatives.
• Manage teams responsible for operational security.
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response planning to mitigate potential threats.
• Stay current with emerging technologies like advancements in cybersecurity tools to enhance organizational defenses.
• Negotiate vendor contracts for cybersecurity solutions, cloud services, and hardware procurement ensuring optimal value and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in Financial services Risk Management, Audit, IT/IS Operations, Data Privacy or other relevant functions.
• Professional experience in information security, cybersecurity, or IT risk management.
• Experience with security monitoring, access management, incident response, and vulnerability management tools with hands-on experiences.
• Strong understanding of network security, operating system security, and common cybersecurity concepts with local IT/IS regulatory frameworks, such as Part 500.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation skills coupled with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and Head Office IT/IS Depts as well.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent are preferred.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese with verbal and written abilities.

If you meet the above qualifications and would like to apply for this position, please click APPLY NOW and upload your most current resume or you may email your resume to our recruiter, Christine Hannon at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please include CISO on the subject line of any e-mail correspondence. Questions regarding this position can be addressed by email. Thank you in advance for applying, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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Pay Details: $84,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year


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