Chief Information Security Officer

4 weeks ago


Avon Lake, Ohio, United States Avient Full time
Job Summary

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for leading and directing the global information security strategy, policy, and program for the organization. This role involves safeguarding the company's information assets, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations across all regions in which the company operates.

The CISO will collaborate closely with the CIO, legal, privacy, and business leaders, as well as senior management, IT staff, internal and external auditors, and other stakeholders to update and enhance the existing security plan based on evolving business dynamics.

This position also involves overseeing global security architecture, engineering, and operations; managing and maturing the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team; organizing and leading the Executive Security Council; ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements; and continuously improving the organization's security posture while maintaining financial and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
  • Update and implement security strategy to refine and execute a global information security strategy that adapts to business dynamics and aligns with the organization's objectives and regulatory requirements across all regions.
  • Lead the development and implementation of global security architecture and engineering strategies to protect the organization's information assets.
  • Direct the global security operations to ensure effective monitoring, detection, response, and recovery from security incidents.
  • Provide strategic oversight and management of the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team, ensuring its maturation and alignment with the organization's global security objectives.
  • Formalize and mature the third-party risk management program by establishing a comprehensive framework to evaluate, monitor, and manage risks associated with third-party vendors and partners across all regions.
  • Manage and address compliance with NIS2 and other global regulatory requirements, including but not limited to GDPR, CCPA, and industry-specific standards.
  • Maintain, enforce, and update global information security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with current laws, regulations, and industry standards in all regions.
  • Lead the global incident response team in identifying, investigating, and responding to security breaches and incidents.
  • Organize and lead the Executive Security Council, ensuring cross-functional and regional alignment on security priorities, strategies, and risk management.
  • Oversee and enhance global security monitoring systems, develop and implement security metrics to measure and report on the status of the global information security program.
  • Foster a culture of security awareness across the global organization through ongoing training programs and communication initiatives.
  • Collaborate closely with IT, legal, privacy, compliance, and business units to integrate security practices into organizational processes and projects on a global scale.
  • Work closely with internal and external auditors to support audits, address findings, and ensure that security controls are effectively designed, implemented, and maintained.
  • Develop and manage the global information security budget, ensuring efficient allocation and use of resources across all regions.
  • Evaluate and manage relationships with global security vendors and service providers to ensure alignment with the organization's security objectives and cost-effectiveness.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. A master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) is preferred.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • In-depth knowledge of information security principles, practices, and technologies. Experience with security frameworks such as NIST and knowledge how to apply and implement in security program.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage a diverse, global team of security professionals, including security architecture, engineering, and operations.
  • Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in overseeing and maturing a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) function as a strategic owner on a global scale.
  • Demonstrated experience in working closely with legal, privacy, business leaders, and internal and external auditors across different regions to ensure security practices align with organizational goals.
  • Experience organizing and leading cross-functional executive committees or councils to drive security strategy and alignment globally.
  • Experience managing compliance with NIS2, GDPR, CCPA, and other global regulatory requirements, including maintaining certifications such as CTPAT.
  • Proven experience in developing, implementing, and maturing a third-party risk management program, including conducting assessments and managing vendor relationships to mitigate risks globally.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to articulate complex security concepts to board members and non-technical stakeholders across different regions.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities. Experience in conducting risk assessments and vulnerability testing.
  • High level of integrity and ethical standards in managing sensitive information.

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