Chief Information Security Officer

Morganmorganjobsapplynow; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan seeks a Chief Information Security Officer to lead a modern, business-aligned security program protecting sensitive data while enabling rapid software development, AI-driven workflows, and innovation across legal-technology platforms. This on-site role partners with engineering, product, legal, and operations to embed security into fast-moving delivery cycles and build scalable guardrails.

The CISO will drive risk-informed decisions, manage incident response, and align security

Qualifications

• 10+ years in cybersecurity with senior leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate cyber risk to executives
• Proven track record delivering risk-informed security programs
• Experience embedding security into rapid software development and AI-enabled workflows
• Strong knowledge of CSF/ISO27001, Zero Trust, and incident leadership
• Preferred: CISSP, CISM, or equivalent credentials

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a business-aligned cybersecurity strategy
• Establish risk-informed security governance for fast decision-making
• Translate cyber risk into business impact for leadership and Board
• Guide security investments balancing velocity, resilience and trust
• Lead firm-wide risk assessments, threat modeling, and control maturity
• Own incident response strategy, breach readiness, tabletop exercises
• Partner with Legal, Privacy, Compliance to protect sensitive data and ensure regulatory alignment
• Oversee third-party and vendor security risk management at national scale
• Design scalable security architecture for platforms, AI-enabled workflows, and cloud-native environments
• Embed security into Agile development, CI/CD pipelines, and SaaS ecosystems
• Implement Zero Trust with developer-friendly controls
• Oversee IAM, endpoint, network and cloud security, monitoring and response
• Foster leadership culture with clear accountability and fast execution

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Executive communication

Risk management

Security strategy

Zero Trust

Cloud security

Incident response

Security architecture

Job description

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

About the Role

Morgan & Morgan is the largest plainti/-side law firm in the United States, with 140+ offices nationwide, more than 1,000 lawyers, and over $30 billion recovered for clients. Ourscale is matched by a strong culture of speed, innovation, and in-house technology development, where software, data, and AI-enabled platforms are core to how we serve clients and win cases.We operate in a high-stakes, litigation-driven environment where technology decisions directly affect outcomes, reputation, and client trust. As a result, cybersecurity is not a support function it is a core business capability.

We are seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead a modern, business-aligned security program that protects highly sensitive data while enabling rapid software development, AI-driven workflows, and continuous innovation across legal-technology platforms.

This role is designed for a security executive who believes strong security should accelerate innovation, not constrain it. The CISO will partner deeply with engineering, product, legal, and operations leaders to embed security into fast-moving delivery cycles throughpragmatic guardrails, clear risk ownership, and modern security architecture.Security at Morgan & Morgan plays a direct role in protecting the trust of the people we represent—ensuring our teams can fight for clients without distraction, delay, or doubt.

This is an on-site executive leadership role, requiring consistent presence in our Orlando headquarters and active engagement across firm offices. We believe strong security should enable innovation, not slow it down. Our approach is grounded in risk-informed decision-making, pragmatic controls, and shared ownership across technology and the business. We build security as scalable guardrails designed to support rapid software development, AI-driven workflows, and continuous improvement without sacrificing client trust.

Key Responsibilities

Security Strategy & Risk Leadership

• Define and execute a business-aligned cybersecurity strategy that supports firm growth, rapid delivery, and national scale
• Establish risk-informed security governance that enables fast, confident decision-makingin a high-volume, litigation-driven environment
• Translate cyber risk into clear business impact for executive leadership and the Board
• Guide security investment decisions that balance velocity, resilience, and client trust

Management & Compliance

• Lead firm-wide risk assessments, threat modeling, and control maturity evaluations
• Own end-to-end incident response strategy, breach readiness, tabletop exercises, andpost-incident learning
• Partner closely with Legal, Privacy, and Compliance leaders to ensure:
• Protection of sensitive client and case data
• Defensible security practices suitable for litigation discovery
• Alignment with regulatory, contractual, and ethical obligations
• Oversee third-party and vendor security risk management at national scale

Security Architecture & Engineering Enablement

• Design and evolve a scalable security architecture that supports internally builtplatforms, modern development practices, and AI-enabled legal technology
• Embed security into Agile software development and CI/CD pipelines
• Embed security into Cloud-native platforms and SaaS ecosystems
• Embed security into AI-enabled legal workflows and analytics platforms
• Implement Zero Trust principles using pragmatic, developer-friendly controls
• Ensure security controls function as guardrails, not bottlenecks, for engineers andattorneys

Security Operations

• Oversee security operations including:
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Endpoint, network, and cloud security
• Security monitoring, detection, and response
• Continuously improve detection, response time, and operational resilience
• Ensure security operations remain resilient and e/ective during high-volume, time-sensitive legal operations
• Ensure security capabilities scale e/ectively across 140+ o/ices and 1,000+ lawyers

Leadership & Culture

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-caliber, hands-on security organization
• Establish strong operating models between Security, IT, Engineering, and the business
• Set clear expectations and a high bar for execution, accountability, and follow-throughacross the security function
• Champion a culture where security is designed in early, not bolted on late
• This role requires a leader who is comfortable operating close to the technology engagingdirectly with teams, systems, and incidents when needed
• Act as a visible, trusted executive leader approachable, decisive, and credible

Required Experience

• 10+ years in cybersecurity, including senior leadership roles in large, complexenvironments
• Proven success leading security programs in high-data-sensitivity, fast-movingorganizations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate cyber risk clearly to executive leadership and

Boards

• Strong working knowledge of:
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and/or ISO 27001
• Zero Trust architecture
• Incident response and crisis leadership
• Cloud and SaaS security at scale

Executive Mindset

• Business-first approach to security focused on outcomes, not checklists
• Comfort making tradeo/s and defending decisions at the executive level
• Calm, credible leadership during high-pressure situations
• High integrity, sound judgment, and strong ethical foundation

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent credentials
• Experience supporting AI platforms, analytics, or large-scale digital transformation
• Proven partnership with CIOs, General Counsel, and Compliance leadership
• Background in product-led, technology-driven organizations (legal tech, fintech, SaaS, orsimilar)

Why Morgan & Morgan

• Unmatched scale: Secure operations across 140+ offices nationwide
• Real impact: Protect systems supporting more than $30 billion recovered for clients
• Innovation focus: Security embedded in rapid software delivery and AI-driven legal tech
• Executive influence: Direct involvement in firm-wide risk and investment decisions
• Leadership commitment: Security treated as a strategic business capability

What We Offer

Morgan & Morgan offers a people‑first environment grounded in high performance. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits; generous paid time off; strong onboarding and leadership support; and a culture that values accountability, growth, and results. You’ll work alongside driven professionals who expect excellence and support one another in achieving it.

Benefits

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full‑time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

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