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.

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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.

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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