Senior CISO - Enterprise Security & Privacy

Lewis Brisbois; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Sick leave

Vacation time

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The New York, NY office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a Chief Information Security Officer to lead the firm's security program. The CISO will develop enterprise-wide security strategy, oversee cybersecurity, privacy, and risk management, and establish governance in line with NIST, ISO, and SOC 2.

Experience in regulated environments is highly valued. Strong leadership, collaboration with partners, and the ability to translate risk into actionable controls are essential

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security or related field; Master’s preferred.
• CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC or equivalent certifications preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or enterprise risk management.
• 6+ years in a senior leadership role managing global security programs.
• Experience within a law firm, professional services firm, or highly regulated industry strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a firm-wide security strategy encompassing cybersecurity, data protection, and operational resilience.
• Establish governance frameworks aligned with industry best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO, SOC 2).
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the information security program.
• Protect client confidentiality and attorney-client privilege through robust controls including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Oversee secure architecture across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments; ensure compliance with data protection and cybersecurity regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA).

Skills

Cybersecurity Leadership

Risk Management

Information Security

Governance & Compliance

Cloud/Hybrid Security

Incident Response

Digital Forensics

Vulnerability Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The New York, NY office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a Chief Information Security Officer to lead the firm's security program. The CISO will develop enterprise-wide security strategy, oversee cybersecurity, privacy, and risk management, and establish governance in line with NIST, ISO, and SOC 2.

Experience in regulated environments is highly valued. Strong leadership, collaboration with partners, and the ability to translate risk into actionable controls are essential