Strategic CISO: Enterprise Cybersecurity & Risk Leader

Lewis Brisbois; San Francisco (CA); 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

Job summary

The San Francisco office of Lewis Brisbois is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer to lead the firm’s cybersecurity, privacy, and risk management programs. This executive will develop and execute an enterprise-wide security strategy protecting client information and the firm’s reputation, reporting to firm leadership with global scope across cloud, on‑premise, and hybrid environments.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in cybersecurity/enterprise risk, 6+ years in senior leadership, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC 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 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 firm’s information security program.
• Protect client confidentiality and attorney-client privilege through robust technical and procedural controls; oversee threat detection, incident response, digital forensics, and vulnerability management.
• Ensure secure architecture across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments; ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA where applicable.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CISSP

CISM

CISA

CRISC

Job description

The San Francisco office of Lewis Brisbois is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer to lead the firm’s cybersecurity, privacy, and risk management programs. This executive will develop and execute an enterprise-wide security strategy protecting client information and the firm’s reputation, reporting to firm leadership with global scope across cloud, on‑premise, and hybrid environments.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in cybersecurity/enterprise risk, 6+ years in senior leadership, and