Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Job at Confidential, Chicago, IL

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  • Confidential
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

About the Company

Nationally focused distributor of aftermarket truck & auto parts

Industry
Automotive

Type
Privately Held

Founded
1993

Employees
201-500

Categories

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Automotive
  • Finance
  • Investment Banking
  • Venture Capital & Private Equity

Specialties

  • building businesses
  • venture capital
  • strategic planning
  • investing
  • operational expertise
  • growth capital
  • entrepreneurship
  • early stage investing
  • commercial specialty vehicle
  • technology
  • big data
  • energy efficiency
  • engineering services
  • growing companies
  • commercial specialty vehicles
  • and growing companies

Business Classifications

  • B2B
  • Enterprise

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead the establishment and maintenance of a robust information security program. The CISO will be responsible for developing and implementing an enterprise-wide security strategy, advising senior management on cybersecurity risks, and ensuring that security initiatives align with business objectives. This key leadership role also involves overseeing risk management, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and the design and maintenance of security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, strong analytical and decision-making skills, and experience in incident response, cloud security, and data protection strategies. Candidates for the CISO position at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with a Master's degree preferred, and industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC. A minimum of 10 years experience in information security or IT risk management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, is required. The CISO will be evaluated based on key performance indicators such as the reduction of security incidents, compliance with security standards, and the effectiveness of the incident response. The role demands an individual with excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration abilities, who can proactively address emerging threats and innovate security practices.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

  • Information Technology
  • Engineering
Confidential

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