Global Chief Information Security Officer, a Converged
Security Officer Role
Location: AZ-Phoenix
Compensation:
Executive Package, Salary, Bonus, Stock
Relocation:
Full Relocation Package
Education:
BA/BS Required, Masters Preferred
Certification:
CISSP, CISM Preferred
SecurityRecruiter.com
has been engaged by a Global $20+ Billion Dollar company that employs in excess
of 31,000 employees around the globe to identify, recruit and deliver a Chief
Information Security Officer who will guide the company’s information security,
compliance and technology risk management strategies into the future. Our clients operations are located in North
America, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa.
Overview:
In this role you
will be the company’s first CISO and the top security executive in the
company. You will oversee and coordinate
global security efforts across the company including information technology,
human resources, communications, legal, facilities and other groups. You will identify security initiatives and
you will set security standards.
To qualify for this
role, you will have to demonstrate 10 or more years of experience in and around
IT and at least 5 years of experience specifically providing information
security leadership in a global company.
Our client does business around the globe. Candidates who do not have global experience will
not be qualified for this role.
This role reports to
a highly accomplished Global CIO. Peers
to this position will be Directors and Senior Directors.
Responsibilities:
·
Establish
direction for a global information security program that is aligned with
strategic business objectives.
·
Provide
leadership to a network of security directors and vendors who are responsible
for safeguarding the company’s Assets, Intellectual Property (IP), Computer
Systems and the Physical Safety of employees and visitors.
·
Identify
protection goals, objectives and metrics consistent with the corporate
strategic plan and measure the effectiveness of the overall security program.
·
Manage
the development and implementation of global security policies, standards,
guidelines and procedures to ensure ongoing maintenance of security.
·
Physical
security protection responsibilities will include asset protection, workplace
violence protection, access control systems, video surveillance and more.
·
Information
protection responsibilities will include network security architecture, network
access and monitoring, policies, employee education and security awareness and
more.
·
Work
closely with other executives to prioritize security initiatives and spending
based on appropriate risk management and financial methodology.
·
Work
with local, state and federal law enforcement and other related government
agencies from a cyber security perspective (i.e. NSA, CIA, FBI, Secret Service,
State and Local agencies)
·
Oversee
Incident Response Planning as well as the investigation of security
breaches. Assist with disciplinary and
legal matters associated with breaches as necessary.
·
Perform
other duties as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
· Requires
a BA/BS degree. A Master’s degree is
preferred.
·
Demonstrate
a minimum of 10 years of experience in Information Technology where at least 5
years or experience was focused in Information Security and Risk Management
leadership.
·
Experience
providing security leadership in a global company.
·
Demonstrate
a collaborative management style.
·
Requires
an intelligent, articulate and persuasive leader who can serve as an effective
member of the senior management team and who is able to communicate security
related concepts to a broad range of both technical and non-technical staff.
·
Experience
with business continuity planning, auditing, risk management and contract and
vendor negotiation.
·
Established
relationships within the law enforcement community.
·
A solid
understanding of information technology and information security
·
Demonstrated
ability to lead and mentor teams and to develop skill sets in team members.
Preferred Qualifications:
·
CISSP,
CISM
·
Global
experience with Africa, South America and Asia could be a candidate differentiator
Additional Information:
·
Occasional
travel will be required to global locations
Our client is an equal opportunity,
affirmative action employer