Chief Information Security Officer

Coleridge Initiative; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coleridge Initiative seeks a Chief Information Security Officer to lead their information security operations. This role focuses on FedRAMP compliance and cloud security, requiring extensive experience and a strategic approach to managing cybersecurity risks. Join a mission-driven organization committed to using data for public good.

Benefits

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in information security, especially in a leadership role.
• Ability to develop security policies and manage teams effectively.
• Experience with FedRAMP compliance and cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain compliance with FedRAMP and develop security policies.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks across operations.
• Lead incident response initiatives for security-related events.

Skills

Leadership

Data Management

Risk Management

Cybersecurity

Education

Undergraduate and graduate education in relevant fields

Certifications: CISO, CISM, CISA preferred

Job description

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The Coleridge Initiative is revolutionizing the use of data to inform public decision-making. As a dynamic organization at the intersection of technology, policy, and social good, we partner with government agencies, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations to advance the responsible use of data for impactful change.

Position Summary

Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Information Security Officer fills a critical role leading our information security operations with focus on FedRAMP compliance and cloud security. The person filling this position will be critical to safeguarding our organization’s cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal security standards, and mitigating cybersecurity risks across all operations.

Success in this position will require ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships to drive alignment and meet the company's strategic goals and priorities; plus, business acumen, leadership, and consultative skills.

Essential Job Functions

Develop and oversee the strategic vision, implementation, and management of a comprehensive information security program; ensure compliance with the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP); develop security policies and procedures; oversee the security architecture; and, manage all aspects of information security:

• FedRAMP compliance: Oversee and maintain compliance with FedRAMP, ensuring adherence to federal security requirements and successfully managing ongoing audits and assessments.
• Cloud security leadership: Develop and implement robust cloud security strategies, securing data assets, applications, and systems within cloud environments to protect Coleridge’s data and IT infrastructure from cyber threats and human error.
• Risk management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with cloud-based services, data processing, and information storage.
• Policy development: Establish and enforce security policies and procedures aligned with industry best practices and federal mandates. Develop and oversee security awareness programs to educate employees about best practices and emerging threats.
• Incident response: Lead incident response initiatives for cloud-related security events, ensuring swift and effective resolution.
• Leadership: Manage and develop the work team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional growth opportunity.
• Training: Collaborate with other departments to embed security awareness and best practices throughout the organization.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with other departments to ensure that data and security strategies are integrated and aligned with overall business goals and to identify opportunities for improving Coleridge's data infrastructure and services, ensuring the secure storage, processing, and analysis of data.

Qualifications

• Passion for using data to improve outcomes for the public good.
• Undergraduate and graduate education plus training and certifications in relevant fields (CISO, CISM, CISA preferred).
• 8+ years of substantive experience in data management and information security, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role, preferably within a government agency, research organization, or non-profit.
• Experience resulting in demonstrated ability to --
• Provide overall leadership, strategy, design, and execution of the information security function (i.e., data strategies, data governance frameworks, and data management infrastructures).
• Determine information security policies, strategies, and standards.
• Lead and oversee the development, implementation, and enforcement of information security standards and procedures.
• Perform or review risk evaluations, audits, and security incident investigations.
• Ability to make strategic decisions and translate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Sustain current awareness of the latest information security standards and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with data protection guidelines and applicable laws.
• Achieve State or Federal government Risk Management requirements (FedRAMP, StateRamp, NIST or full RMF ATO certification).
• Build and sustain productive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Manage complex, technical projects and work effectively with others.
• Scope and adopt new ideas and technologies that can enhance data management and security practices.
• Other areas of applicable skills and knowledge --
• Business process modeling/improvement
• Management in areas of information, infrastructure, computer facilities
• Budgetary, resource planning, ROI analysis
• Technology integration
• Trend analysis
• Data/ cybersecurity
• IT performance, network security management

This is a U.S.-based position, requiring U.S. work authorization.

Application instructions. To apply please submit a letter describing how your interests and experiences align to the requirements of this position, a resume, plus at least three professional references. References will not be contacted without first notifying candidates.

In addition to competitive salaries, the Coleridge Initiative’s total compensation program includes healthcare, retirement plans, and generous time off with pay plans, and more.

Coleridge is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory, diverse work environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This is a remote-based position, primarily sedentary (sitting or standing at a desk in a home office). Work may be programmed for weekdays, weekends, and evenings. The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit or stand for extended periods of time at a desk or computer workstation. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology, Strategy/Planning, and Management

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations, Data Infrastructure and Analytics, and Research Services

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