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CornerStone Technology Talent Services lists this Chief Information Security Officer opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Type: Contract
Location: Glendale, AZ
Work Setting: Onsite
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 40 hours per week
We are seeking an experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for a full-time contract opportunity in Glendale, AZ. This position will provide strategic leadership and oversight of enterprise information security initiatives, ensuring the protection of organizational systems, networks, and sensitive data.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, incident response, and enterprise security operations. Previous experience supporting public sector or government organizations is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies, policies, and programs.
Establish and maintain information security governance frameworks aligned with organizational objectives and industry best practices.
Direct cybersecurity risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and develop strategies to mitigate security risks.
Oversee compliance with applicable cybersecurity regulations, security standards, and organizational policies.
Provide strategic leadership for security incident response, threat management, and remediation activities.
Oversee enterprise security operations, including security monitoring, vulnerability management, and threat detection.
Collaborate with executive leadership, IT teams, and business stakeholders to align cybersecurity initiatives with organizational priorities.
Evaluate existing security controls, processes, and technologies to identify opportunities for improvement.
Provide guidance on cybersecurity policies, security awareness, and organizational risk management practices.
Communicate cybersecurity risks, program performance, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
Required Qualifications
Extensive professional experience in information security, cybersecurity leadership, or enterprise IT security management.
Demonstrated experience developing and executing enterprise cybersecurity strategies and security governance programs.
Strong background in cybersecurity risk management, regulatory compliance, and security policy development.
Experience overseeing enterprise security operations, incident response, and threat management.
Knowledge of recognized cybersecurity frameworks and standards, such as NIST, ISO 27001, and related security best practices.
Proven ability to collaborate with senior leadership and communicate complex cybersecurity risks to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture, security controls, and organizational risk mitigation.
Excellent leadership, strategic planning, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous cybersecurity leadership experience within public sector, government, municipal, or other regulated environments.
Prior experience serving as a CISO, Deputy CISO, Director of Information Security, or equivalent senior cybersecurity leadership position.
Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC.
Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance, governance, and risk management initiatives within large or complex organizations.
Additional Information
This is a full-time, onsite contract engagement requiring availability Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, for a standard 40-hour workweek in Glendale, Arizona.
Who can apply
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