Chief Information Security Officer

Safariland; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Safariland in Jacksonville seeks a Chief Information Security Officer to lead the organization’s data security program, including strategy development, risk assessments, and compliance. The CISO serves as the technical subject matter expert and reports to the CFO as part of the senior leadership team.

This role drives a resilience-first approach with emphasis on prevention, rapid detection and response, and business-aligned recovery across information security architecture, operations, and

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of information security, risk management, and IT governance.
• Experience with network segmentation and resilient backup strategies.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO27001).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive information security strategy aligned with business goals.
• Create, maintain, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Oversee vulnerability management, threat intelligence monitoring, and incident response.
• Lead incident response and disaster recovery planning.
• Manage security operations and budgets; justify investments in tech and personnel.
• Lead and mentor security teams and foster a security-aware culture.

Skills

Information security leadership

Risk management

Cybersecurity frameworks

Strategic planning

Security governance

Job description

Summary

The Chief Information Security Officer oversees planning and implementation of the organization’s data security programs. This includes strategy development, risk assessments and mitigation efforts and associated processes, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The CISO reports into the CFO as part of the team’s senior leadership team. The role serves as the technical subject matter expert and authoritative voice for all cybersecurity and data protection initiatives across the organization. The CISO will drive a resilience-first approach, emphasizing prevention, rapid detection/response, and business-aligned recovery.

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Summary

The Chief Information Security Officer oversees planning and implementation of the organization’s data security programs. This includes strategy development, risk assessments and mitigation efforts and associated processes, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The CISO reports into the CFO as part of the team’s senior leadership team. The role serves as the technical subject matter expert and authoritative voice for all cybersecurity and data protection initiatives across the organization. The CISO will drive a resilience-first approach, emphasizing prevention, rapid detection/response, and business-aligned recovery.

KeyResponsibilities

• InformationSecurityStrategyandPolicyDevelopment
• Developandimplementacomprehensiveinformationsecuritystrategyalignedwithbusinessgoals
• Create,maintain,andenforcesecuritypolicies,standards,andprocedures
• RiskManagementandCompliance
• Conductenterprise-wide risk assessments and prioritize security initiatives based on risk exposure.
• Ensurecompliancewithapplicablelaws,regulations,andindustrystandards(e.g.,GDPR,HIPAA,PCIDSS)
• SecurityArchitectureandOperations
• OverseethedesignandimplementationofsecureITarchitectureandnetworkinfrastructure
• Monitorthreatintelligenceandrespondtoemergingcybersecuritythreats
• Managesecurityoperations,includingincidentdetection,response,andrecovery
• Implement Zero Trust principles across network and remote access
• LeadershipandTeamManagement
• Leadandmentorsecurityteams,includingsecurityanalysts,engineers,andincidentresponders
• Collaboratewithotherexecutivesanddepartmentstofosterasecurity-awareculture
• Lead incident response and disaster recovery planning to ensure minimal business disruption
• IncidentResponseandDisasterRecovery
• Establishandoverseeincidentresponseplansforpotentialcyberattacksordatabreaches
• Coordinatedisasterrecoveryandbusinesscontinuityplanningrelatedtoinformationsecurity
• BudgetingandResourcePlanning
• Managebudgetsforsecurityinitiativesandjustifyinvestmentsintechnologyandpersonnel
• Evaluatenewsecuritytechnologiestoenhanceorganizationalsecurityposture

SkillsandQualifications

• Extensiveexperienceininformationsecurity,riskmanagement,andITgovernance
• Experience with network segmentation, resilient backup strategies, and security culture transformation
• Knowledgeofcybersecurityframeworksandstandards(e.g.,NIST,ISO27001)
• Strongleadership,communication,andstrategicplanningskills
• Abilitytobalancesecurityprioritieswithbusinessobjectives

Why work at Safariland?

At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.

Eligible Employees Are Offered

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
• Employer paid disability
• Wellness program
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Work life balance
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)

The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455.

All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.