Strategic CISO for Growth, M&A & Risk Reduction

The Security Executive Council; Hillsborough Township (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Short term and long-term disability

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in New Jersey is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to establish a comprehensive cybersecurity program. This individual will balance hands-on execution with strategic oversight and ensure alignment with growth initiatives. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of experience in information security, strong cloud security knowledge, and excellent communication skills with executives. Benefits include a competitive salary, 401(k) matching, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate cyber risk to non-technical executives and investors.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience in SMB, PE-backed, or high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Establish and operate a risk-based cybersecurity program.
• Develop and maintain a cybersecurity strategy and roadmap.
• Lead compliance initiatives such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, CMMC.

Skills

10+ years in information security

Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP, SaaS)

Incident response and ransomware defense

Identity & access management

Strong communication with executives

Analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology

Tools

Security framework (NIST, ISO, CIS)

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm in New Jersey is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to establish a comprehensive cybersecurity program. This individual will balance hands-on execution with strategic oversight and ensure alignment with growth initiatives. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of experience in information security, strong cloud security knowledge, and excellent communication skills with executives. Benefits include a competitive salary, 401(k) matching, and professional development opportunities.