Enterprise Security & Risk Leader

Kleinfelder Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead enterprise cybersecurity strategy, governance, and risk management across the organization. The CISO advises executive leadership and the Board, aligning security with business goals while enabling growth and digital transformation.

You will oversee DevSecOps, cloud security, and federal contracting compliance including CUI/FCI, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, and CMMC, and manage budgets and teams across IT, Legal, Privacy, and

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in cybersecurity, computer science, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced leadership and strategy roles.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive enterprise security strategy, governance, and risk.
• Lead security leadership, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Oversee DevSecOps, cloud security, and secure SDLC practices.
• Coordinate with Legal, Privacy, HR, Internal Audit, and Procurement.

Skills

Executive leadership

Cyber risk management

DevSecOps

Cloud security

NIST SP 800-171

CMMC

Contracting governance

Budget management

Security architecture

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Kleinfelder is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead enterprise cybersecurity strategy, governance, and risk management across the organization. The CISO advises executive leadership and the Board, aligning security with business goals while enabling growth and digital transformation.

You will oversee DevSecOps, cloud security, and federal contracting compliance including CUI/FCI, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, and CMMC, and manage budgets and teams across IT, Legal, Privacy, and