Executive CISO: Enterprise Information Security

Solving IT; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Solving IT is seeking a Senior Director, Information Security (CISO) to lead the enterprise cybersecurity strategy, governance, and risk management across a large, multi-site organization. This executive role partners with business and technology leaders to protect critical systems and data while enabling secure digital transformation.

The role provides strategic direction for security operations, regulatory compliance, incident response, business continuity, and third-party risk management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, information technology, or enterprise risk management.
• Minimum of 5 years leading enterprise cybersecurity programs in a senior leadership or executive capacity.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing enterprise information security strategies.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Experience leading Security Operations, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, IAM, and GRC programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise information security strategy aligned with business and technology objectives.
• Establish and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, governance, and security control frameworks.
• Drive continuous improvement of the organization's cybersecurity maturity through strategic initiatives and measurable outcomes.
• Partner with executive leadership to ensure security supports innovation, growth, and operational excellence.
• Lead enterprise cybersecurity risk management, including identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting of technology risks.
• Ensure compliance with industry security frameworks and regulatory requirements such as NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, and other applicable standards.
• Oversee internal and external security audits, risk assessments, and remediation efforts.
• Present cybersecurity risks, trends, and recommendations to executive leadership and governance committees.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Executive communication

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

GRC

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Cybersecurity / Information Systems

Master's degree in Cybersecurity / IT / Business Administration

Job description

Solving IT is seeking a Senior Director, Information Security (CISO) to lead the enterprise cybersecurity strategy, governance, and risk management across a large, multi-site organization. This executive role partners with business and technology leaders to protect critical systems and data while enabling secure digital transformation.

The role provides strategic direction for security operations, regulatory compliance, incident response, business continuity, and third-party risk management,