BISO (Business Information Security Officer)

Equinix•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Information Security Officer (BISO) is a strategic leader who connects the security organization with business, operations, and technology teams. The role embeds security into everyday processes and initiatives, ensuring practices are practical, scalable, and support business objectives. Acting as a business advisor, the BISO translates the CISO’s strategy into actionable programs while bringing business needs back into the security roadmap. The role strengthens security culture, drives risk reduction, improves resilience, and enables teams to deliver secure, innovative solutions. BISOs lead through influence, collaboration, and trusted relationships—advising leaders on security risks and guiding decisions across the organization.

Requirements

5+ years in cybersecurity, security engineering, risk management, or related technical roles
Strong understanding of cybersecurity threats, security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls), risk management, and security architecture
Experience with access control, monitoring, vulnerability management, and secure development practices
Knowledge of security compliance standards such as ISO 27001, SOC2, NIST frameworks, and industry-specific regulations
Background in information security operations, security engineering, or GRC functions
Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Familiarity with security technologies including SIEM, vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection, identity and access management, and network security tools
Bachelor's degree in technology field
Exceptional communicator, able to translate complex security concepts, risks, and technical requirements for both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all organizational levels
Collaborative influencer who effectively aligns teams and leadership to achieve security objectives without direct reporting authority
Pragmatic problem solver who balances operational realities, business constraints, and security requirements to develop practical solutions
Effective program leader capable of delivering multi-quarter security initiatives with measurable business and risk reduction impact
Strategic thinker who can see connections between security, business operations, technology, and organizational objectives
Adaptable professional who thrives in dynamic environments and can manage competing priorities
Self-directed with strong organizational and project management capabilities

Responsibilities

Partner with business unit leadership to advise on security decisions that enable business objectives, operational excellence, and competitive advantage
Serve as primary security liaison for assigned business units, establishing strong relationships with operations, engineering, product, facilities, and technology teams
Maintain and communicate business unit risk posture to leadership and teams, fostering proactive risk management and security culture
Monitor compliance with security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to business operations
Drive adoption and continuous improvement of security standards, policies, and best practices across business operations
Build reusable artifacts, playbooks, and guidance materials to enable teams to integrate security seamlessly into daily operations
Contribute to incident preparedness, response, and recovery activities, ensuring coordinated and timely mitigation while minimizing operational impact
Serve as business unit security point of contact during security incidents, coordinating with central security operations and business stakeholders
Conduct post-incident reviews and lead tabletop exercises to enhance preparedness and resilience
Collaborate with information security, enterprise architecture, IT operations, legal, compliance, and other teams on security initiatives and projects
Partner with other BISOs across the enterprise to share practices, standardize approaches, and drive consistency where appropriate