Remote Information Security Leader – Policy & Incident

Placements24; Willows (CA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Technology stipend

Career development opportunities

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Information Security Officer to lead and advance our client's information security program. This fully remote role oversees policies, risk management, and incident response.

The successful candidate has a CS/IS degree, 7+ years of security leadership, familiarity with ISO 27001/NIST, and relevant certifications such as CISSP or CISM. Competitive salary, benefits, and remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Info Sec required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive information security experience.
• Familiar with ISO 27001, NIST and risk assessment processes.
• CISSP or CISM certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security policies and procedures.
• Oversee security program operations, risk management, and incident response.
• Conduct regular security audits and remediation.
• Lead security awareness training for staff.
• Investigate incidents and coordinate remediation.

Skills

Information security management

Incident response

Risk assessment

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Information Security Officer to lead and advance our client's information security program. This fully remote role oversees policies, risk management, and incident response.

The successful candidate has a CS/IS degree, 7+ years of security leadership, familiarity with ISO 27001/NIST, and relevant certifications such as CISSP or CISM. Competitive salary, benefits, and remote work flexibility.