Interim Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to take on a pivotal role in leading and developing the organization's cybersecurity, risk management, governance, and compliance programs. The successful candidate will be tasked with creating and maintaining a robust security framework that not only safeguards corporate systems, data, and operational environments but also ensures the security of third-party relationships. This executive position requires a strategic approach to support business growth and meet regulatory requirements, and the CISO will be expected to partner with various teams, including executive leadership, technology, legal, finance, and operations, to manage security risks and enhance the overall security posture. Applicants for the CISO role at the company must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 10 years' of information security experience, with at least 5 years' in senior security leadership. Strong expertise in industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and enterprise security governance is essential, as is a background in leading compliance, risk management, and cybersecurity programs. The ideal candidate will have hands-on knowledge of security and compliance technologies, experience in incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning, and a solid understanding of data privacy, identity and access management, and vendor risk management. While not mandatory, experience in critical infrastructure, OT, or industrial environments, as well as familiarity with AI governance, emerging cybersecurity technologies, and industry certifications, is considered a plus.