Board-Facing CISO: Enterprise Security Governance

ITAC Solutions

Birmingham (AL)

On-site

USD 200,000 - 230,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Board seat at Audit Committee

Ground-floor security governance role

Broad governance scope

Leadership bench development

Job summary

ITAC Solutions is seeking a CISO to build and lead the enterprise security program for a large, multi-entity organization. This board-facing role emphasizes governance, risk translation, and executive communication over hands-on technical work.

You will serve as the primary voice on cybersecurity risk at the executive level. Responsibilities include establishing governance across identity access, risk, and defense operations; guiding compliance for public-company obligations; briefing the Board

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in technology, security, or related field.
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in cybersecurity or information risk.
Prior senior security leadership at a publicly traded company.
Comfortable presenting to boards and executives.
Experience leading security across multiple business units or subsidiaries.
Master's degree preferred.
Executive-level security certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, CCSP).

Responsibilities

Establish and own governance across identity access, cyber defense operations, and enterprise risk management.
Guide compliance efforts and reporting processes tied to public-company obligations.
Brief the Board, Audit Committee, and executive leadership on security posture and risk.
Convert technical risk findings into business decisions and funding priorities.
Oversee security due diligence and integration for acquisitions.
Set policy for responsible use and oversight of AI-driven tools.
Recruit, develop, and retain a strong bench of security leaders across the organization.