Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Job Title: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Role Summary The CISO is responsible for establishing and leading the organization's cybersecurity strategy, protecting information assets, systems, and infrastructure from evolving threats. This role ensures robust security governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance while enabling secure business growth and digital transformation. Key Responsibilities 1. Cybersecurity Strategy & Leadership Define and execute enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives Advise CEO, Board, and executive leadership on cyber risks and mitigation strategies Build a security-first culture across the organization 2. Security Architecture & Operations Oversee security architecture across networks, applications, cloud, and endpoints Ensure implementation of security controls, monitoring, and threat detection Lead Security Operations Center (SOC) and incident response capabilities 3. Risk Management & Governance Establish cybersecurity risk management frameworks and policies Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability management, and penetration testing Align with standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 , NIST, and CIS Controls 4. Compliance & Regulatory Oversight Ensure compliance with regulations such as GDPR , HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and local cybersecurity laws Manage audits, certifications, and regulatory reporting Partner with legal, compliance, and audit teams 5. Incident Response & Resilience Lead incid