Field Chief Information Security Officer

SHI International Corp.

3d•$275,000 - $350,000

About The Position

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services. Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 7,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy: Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S. Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities. Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family. World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours. Job Summary The Chief Information Security Officer will develop and implement a comprehensive information security strategy that aligns with the organization's goals, ensuring the protection of information assets through effective policy enforcement and risk management. This role involves managing incident response, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing security audits and technology investments to enhance the organization's security posture. The CISO will collaborate with various departments, conduct security awareness training, and provide regular updates to senior management and the board on security status, risks, and initiatives.

Requirements

Deep understanding of the security industry, best practices, emerging technologies, and leading solutions - Expert
Experience supporting various compliance and regulatory frameworks - Expert
Change Management, ability to manage, drive, and adapt to organizational change while maintaining team morale and productivity. - Expert
Continuous Improvement, identifying areas for improvement, implementing changes, and measuring results to enhance processes and performance. - Expert
Financial Awareness and understanding of financial concepts, budgeting, with the ability to make informed decisions based on financial data. - Expert
Forward Thinking, anticipating future trends and needs, and making decisions that position oneself or one’s organization for success. - Expert
Innovation to generate, develop, and implement new and original ideas, challenging the status quo to improve processes and solutions. - Expert
Resilient, has the ability to recover quickly from difficulties and adapt in the face of challenging circumstances. - Expert
Influence, ability to persuade, lead, and influence others to achieve desired outcomes. - Expert
Willing to Learn, open to new ideas, and has a desire to continuously learn to stay current with the latest trends, threats, and technology. - Expert
Documentation involves creating, maintaining, and managing detailed and accurate records and documentation to support organizational processes and decisions. - Expert
Completed Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field.
10+ years’ experience in an enterprise information security role
10+ years' experience in a leadership role
Advanced Certifications: CISSP, CRISC, GCEIT, CISM, GIAC

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an information security strategy that aligns with the organization's goals and objectives to ensure comprehensive protection of information assets.
Oversee the development and enforcement of security policies to ensure that all security policies, procedures, and protocols are up-to-date and effectively implemented across the organization.
Lead risk management efforts by identifying, assessing, and mitigating information security risks to protect the organization from potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Manage incident response and recovery by developing and overseeing the execution of incident response plans to address security breaches and ensure timely recovery.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by monitoring and enforcing compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to information security.
Collaborate with other departments such as IT, legal, HR, and others to integrate security measures into all aspects of the organization's operations.
Conduct security awareness training to educate employees on security best practices and promote a culture of security awareness throughout the organization.
Oversee security audits and assessments by regularly conducting internal and external audits to evaluate the effectiveness of security measures and identify areas for improvement.
Manage security technology investments by evaluating, selecting, and implementing security technologies and tools to enhance the organization's security posture.
Report to senior management and the board of directors by providing regular updates on the organization's security status, risks, and initiatives to ensure informed decision-making at the highest levels.