Hybrid Vice President – Chief Information Security Officer, CISO

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About the role

  • Vice President & CISO overseeing global Information Security program at a manufacturing company. Leading strategy, governance, and management across U.S., Germany, and India teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the global information security strategy aligned to business objectives and risk appetite.
  • Provide quarterly cybersecurity updates to the Audit Committee and Executive Management Team.
  • Establish security governance, policies, and standards consistent with leading frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS).
  • Oversee enterprise risk assessments and maintain a risk-based roadmap for continuous improvement.
  • Lead the design, implementation, and management of all security technologies and controls including endpoint protection, identity & access management, SIEM/SOC operations, cloud security, vulnerability management, and network security.
  • Ensure proactive monitoring, rapid detection, and response to security incidents across global operations.
  • Oversee business continuity and disaster recovery security components in partnership with Infrastructure and Applications teams.
  • Embed security-by-design into IT and business projects, including cloud, ERP, operational technology (OT), and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
  • Conduct architectural reviews and threat modeling for new technologies and digital transformation efforts.
  • Partner closely with Legal to ensure compliance with global data privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and emerging regulations.
  • Oversee data protection practices, records retention security considerations, and reporting obligations related to data privacy incidents.
  • Lead the global third-party risk management program, including supplier assessments and ongoing monitoring.
  • Respond to and manage customer security inquiries, audits, and contractual security requirements.
  • Drive vendor governance for security tools, MSSP partnerships, and other outsourced services.
  • Lead a global Information Security team of 12 across the U.S., Germany, and India.
  • Manage a $3M annual operating budget, ensuring cost-effective investments in technology, services, and capabilities.
  • Mentor, develop, and scale the team to support global manufacturing operations and business growth.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in Information Security leadership roles.
  • Minimum 3 years as a CISO or a deputy/second-in-command security leader in a larger enterprise.
  • Deep expertise in security operations, architecture, governance, risk, compliance, and incident response.
  • Strong working knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and modern cybersecurity technologies.
  • Experience in global environments and working with distributed teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to present complex cybersecurity topics to Audit Committees and senior executives.
  • Experience managing multimillion-dollar security budgets.
  • Strong understanding of GDPR, CCPA, and global privacy regulations.
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, or similar.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Work from home options

Job title

Vice President – Chief Information Security Officer, CISO

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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