Global CISO & Cyber Risk Leader (Hybrid)

DLA Piper; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 550,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead a mature information security and cyber risk program that protects clients, people, data, reputation, and global operations. You will define the strategic direction of the Information Security Management System and ensure security governance, risk management, and incident response are integrated with business strategy.

As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you’ll work with cross‑functional teams to embed

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive information security leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred.
• CISSP/CISM/CISA/CRISC/CCISO or similar certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets and executes the enterprise information security strategy aligned with firm goals.
• Leads Information Security Management System and governance framework.
• Serves as senior incident response leader for information security events.

Skills

Cybersecurity strategy

Governance

Incident response

Risk management

Executive communication

Vendor risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information security / cybersecurity / IT / CS

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead a mature information security and cyber risk program that protects clients, people, data, reputation, and global operations. You will define the strategic direction of the Information Security Management System and ensure security governance, risk management, and incident response are integrated with business strategy.

As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you’ll work with cross‑functional teams to embed