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Job Title: Fractional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
This role requires the flexibility to travel to our Chandigarh office as needed and strong communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders and team members.
Job Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Fractional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to guide our organization’s information security efforts on a part-time, consulting basis. The Fractional CISO will play a key role in developing, managing, and executing our information security strategy while ensuring compliance with industry standards and mitigating security risks. As a fractional leader, you will provide flexible, high-level oversight to strengthen our security posture without the commitment of a full-time executive. This role is ideal for a seasoned CISO looking to provide their expertise to multiple organizations.
Key Responsibilities: Develop and Lead Security Strategy: Create and implement a security roadmap that aligns with the company’s business objectives while addressing potential security risks. Information Security Policies: Establish enterprise-wide security policies, standards, and procedures to protect sensitive data, systems, and networks. Incident Response: Lead efforts to manage cybersecurity incidents and develop incident response plans to address security breaches. Risk Management: Conduct regular security risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and exposures. Provide recommendations and implement mitigation strategies. Compliance and Governance: Ensure the organization complies with relevant security standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001). Security Awareness: Oversee the creation of training programs to raise awareness among employees regarding cybersecurity best practices and policies. Vendor Management: Evaluate and manage third-party security vendors and solutions, ensuring they meet company requirements. Executive Collaboration: Work with the executive team and board members to present security risks, strategies, and incident reports. Technology Guidance: Lead the adoption and implementation of security technologies, including firewalls, encryption, and monitoring tools. Team Leadership: Provide guidance and support to internal security teams and external contractors, ensuring effective security operations.
Key Qualifications: Experience: 15+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership or CISO role. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (Master’s degree preferred). Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of security technologies and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS). Risk Management: Proven ability to assess, prioritize, and mitigate cybersecurity risks. Leadership: Experience leading and mentoring teams, with excellent communication skills to work with non-technical stakeholders. Business Acumen: Ability to align cybersecurity strategy with business goals and communicate effectively at the executive level.
Preferred Qualifications and Key Skills: MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field. Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP). Experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., finance, healthcare). Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fractional role. Knowledge of emerging security trends and technologies.
This role requires the flexibility to travel to our Chandigarh office as needed and strong communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders and team members.
Job Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Fractional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to guide our organization’s information security efforts on a part-time, consulting basis. The Fractional CISO will play a key role in developing, managing, and executing our information security strategy while ensuring compliance with industry standards and mitigating security risks. As a fractional leader, you will provide flexible, high-level oversight to strengthen our security posture without the commitment of a full-time executive. This role is ideal for a seasoned CISO looking to provide their expertise to multiple organizations.
Key Responsibilities: Develop and Lead Security Strategy: Create and implement a security roadmap that aligns with the company’s business objectives while addressing potential security risks. Information Security Policies: Establish enterprise-wide security policies, standards, and procedures to protect sensitive data, systems, and networks. Incident Response: Lead efforts to manage cybersecurity incidents and develop incident response plans to address security breaches. Risk Management: Conduct regular security risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and exposures. Provide recommendations and implement mitigation strategies. Compliance and Governance: Ensure the organization complies with relevant security standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001). Security Awareness: Oversee the creation of training programs to raise awareness among employees regarding cybersecurity best practices and policies. Vendor Management: Evaluate and manage third-party security vendors and solutions, ensuring they meet company requirements. Executive Collaboration: Work with the executive team and board members to present security risks, strategies, and incident reports. Technology Guidance: Lead the adoption and implementation of security technologies, including firewalls, encryption, and monitoring tools. Team Leadership: Provide guidance and support to internal security teams and external contractors, ensuring effective security operations.
Key Qualifications: Experience: 15+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership or CISO role. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (Master’s degree preferred). Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of security technologies and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS). Risk Management: Proven ability to assess, prioritize, and mitigate cybersecurity risks. Leadership: Experience leading and mentoring teams, with excellent communication skills to work with non-technical stakeholders. Business Acumen: Ability to align cybersecurity strategy with business goals and communicate effectively at the executive level.
Preferred Qualifications and Key Skills: MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field. Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP). Experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., finance, healthcare). Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fractional role. Knowledge of emerging security trends and technologies.