Deputy CISO

About the Role Are you a visionary cybersecurity leader ready to take on a mission‑critical role with a global enterprise at the forefront of digital innovation? We are conducting a confidential search on behalf of a world‑class organization seeking a Deputy CISO—an executive‑level opportunity to architect and drive enterprise‑wide security transformation. This is your chance to leave your mark in a high‑visibility role where you’ll lead global cybersecurity initiatives, own incident response strategy, and shape the future of digital risk management. If you're passionate about leading from the front and turning complex risk landscapes into actionable strategies, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Why You Should Apply High‑impact global role with full ownership of cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management. Fast‑paced, innovation‑driven environment that values forward‑thinking leadership. Collaborative executive team ready to support security investments and modernization. Visibility and influence—interact with senior leadership, boards, and global partners. Industry‑leading tools and platforms across cloud, endpoint, and data security stacks. What You’ll Do Set the Vision: Lead enterprise‑wide cybersecurity strategy, aligning information security initiatives with business growth and transformation goals. Build and Scale: Develop global policies, standards, and best practices that protect sensitive data and intellectual property across the digital landscape. Own the Frontline: Oversee security operations, incident response, and crisis management—ensuring rapid identification, response, and remediation of threats. Regulatory Leadership: Ensure ongoing compliance with complex regulatory standards including NIST 800‑171, CMMC, DFARS, ISO 27001, ITIL, SOX, HIPAA, and PCI‑DSS. Drive Awareness: Lead internal cybersecurity training, phishing simulations, and awareness programs to create a security‑first culture across all levels of the business. Optimize the Stack: Leverage advanced analytics and threat intelligence to fine‑tune the enterprise’s security infrastructure and maximize ROI. Influence and Educate: Brief the C‑suite and board on risks, emerging threats, investment needs, and performance metrics in plain, actionable terms. Lead M&A Security: Execute due diligence and integration security for mergers and acquisitions—ensuring secure transitions and data protection. Manage Vendors & Partners: Oversee third‑party security vendors and partnerships, ensuring contract value and risk reduction. Build a World‑Class Team: Mentor, motivate, and scale a top‑performing global security organization. What You Bring 15+ years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, including 5+ years in a senior/executive leadership role. Expertise in cybersecurity architecture, compliance, risk management, and governance. Proven experience in regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, defense, healthcare, financial services). Mastery of security frameworks (NIST, CMMC, ISO 27001, DFARS, SOX, HIPAA, PCI‑DSS). Hands‑on experience with cloud security, threat hunting, incident response, and vulnerability management. Executive‑level communication skills—able to translate complex technical risk into business value. Strategic mindset with the ability to influence and drive change across global teams. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC) preferred. Seniority Level Director Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Information Technology Industry Defense and Space Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr