Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) {167930}

A-Line Staffing is now hiring a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in Dallas, TX ! The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) will be working for a respected organization and has career growth potential. See additional details below.

Chief Information Security Officer Highlights
• The pay for this position is $ 240,000 - $ 260,000 annually .

• Onsite position .
• This position is a full-time executive leadership role, direct hire .
• Stock option eligibility (5,000 shared options available; vesting and board approval required for purchase).

Responsibilities
• Develop and execute the enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy to protect technology platforms, data systems, and digital assets.
• Establish information security governance frameworks aligned with NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls .
• Report on cybersecurity posture, risks, and incidents to executive leadership and the board.
• Oversee security monitoring, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and incident response programs.
• Lead penetration testing initiatives and remediation efforts across systems and platforms.
• Conduct digital risk assessments for critical enterprise systems including ERP, quality management systems, and distribution platforms.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and security standards including FDA, HIPAA, SOC-2, GDPR, and CCPA where applicable.
• Partner with quality and regulatory teams to maintain data integrity in GMP-regulated environments .
• Lead enterprise risk management initiatives related to technology and cybersecurity.
• Oversee business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
• Build, mentor, and manage the information security team.
• Manage vendor security programs, third-party risk assessments, and external security audits.

Requirements
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity , including 5+ years in leadership roles .
• Experience working within regulated industries such as healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or financial services.
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise cybersecurity programs .
• Experience securing cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP) .
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity risk management and regulatory frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, or related field .

Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced degree such as MS or MBA .
• Professional cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CRISC, CCSFP, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor .
• Experience building cybersecurity programs from the ground up.
• Ability to translate complex technical risks into business-focused communication for executive stakeholders.
• Experience integrating security across IT, OT, and ERP systems , particularly in manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting FDA data integrity, 21 CFR Part 11, or HIPAA compliance .
• Demonstrated leadership during cybersecurity incidents and crisis response situations.

Benefits Available
• Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment.
• A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates.

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• Reporting for information security activities
• Meet strategic information security objectives
• Manage security initiatives to support information security strategy and plan
• Address any information security related issues
• Implement the security controls specified in the security plan
• Conduct the information security risk assessment program
• Targeted security assessments to ensure appropriate level of security controls
• Maintain knowledge of general security administration programs and one or more security specialties (e.
  g.
  sensitive compartmented information, personnel security, technical security, operations security)
• Provide an interface to client information security audits
• Protect corporate cyber security information day to day
• Perform information security risk assessments and serves as an internal auditor for security issues
• Oversee the risk assessment and information security awareness
• Train all employees in effective information security measures
• Provide ad hoc information security and privacy assistance to projects and regional leaders and information security officers
• Reporting on business security incidents
• Create enterprise information security education and awareness platforms
• Escalate security project issues to management
• Provide periodic reporting on information security issues to the VC/VPIT
• Ensure all employees receive mandatory training in information security awareness and information security policies, guidelines and procedures
• Achieving security and privacy certifications