Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Local Candidates

A&A Services; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A & Associates seeks an experienced Chief Information Security Officer to lead the organization’s cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management and security operations on a contract basis. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in information security with public sector and municipal government experience and strong leadership of enterprise security programs.

You will develop enterprise-wide information security strategies, oversee governance and compliance initiatives, supervise incident

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Information Security or Cybersecurity.
• Senior cybersecurity leadership experience, preferably as CISO or equivalent.
• Public Sector experience is REQUIRED.
• Municipal Government experience is REQUIRED.
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk management, and security operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide information security strategies, policies, and standards.
• Lead governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives.
• Oversee security operations, incident response, threat management, and remediation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with executives and IT teams to strengthen the organization’s security posture.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Information security

Risk management

Compliance

Incident response

Executive collaboration

Job description

Introduction

A & Associates is a reputable staffing agency with a proven track record in screening and recruiting as well as job placement and career development. With more than ten (10) offices throughout the United States, A & Associates is a company that can be trusted to provide a diverse level of services with excellence, diligence and integrity. Quality In Everything We Do is far more than our mantra, it is our standard!

Explore a career with A & Associates, one of the leading providers for temporary, temp–to–hire, permanent placement services and security guard services.

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Contract

Public Sector Experience is REQUIRED

Municipal Government Experience is REQUIRED

10+ Years of Information Security/Cybersecurity Experience is REQUIRED

Only Local Candidates Will Be Considered

Position Type: Contract

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Hours: 40 Hours per Week

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead the organization's cybersecurity strategy, information security governance, risk management, compliance, and security operations.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of progressive cybersecurity and information security experience, including leadership responsibility for enterprise security programs, risk management, compliance initiatives, and incident response. Experience within Public Sector and Municipal Government environments is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise–wide information security strategies, policies, and standards.


• Lead cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives.


• Oversee security operations, incident response, threat management, and vulnerability remediation.


• Ensure compliance with applicable security regulations and industry best practices.


• Collaborate with executive leadership, IT teams, and stakeholders to strengthen the organization's security posture.


• Drive security awareness programs and continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or related areas.


• Proven experience in a senior cybersecurity leadership role, preferably as a CISO, Deputy CISO, Information Security Director, or equivalent.


• Strong knowledge of information security governance, risk management, compliance, and security operations.


• Experience leading enterprise security programs and incident response initiatives.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.


• Public Sector experience is REQUIRED.


• Municipal Government experience is REQUIRED.

Work Schedule

This is a full–time contract engagement requiring 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Note: Candidates without Public Sector, Municipal Government will not be considered.

EEO STATEMENT

A & Associates, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.