Strategic CISO & Privacy Leader — Enterprise Security & Risk

Smith & Wilkinson; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith & Wilkinson seeks a Chief Information Security & Privacy Officer to lead enterprise cybersecurity, privacy, technology risk, and resilience for a leading financial services client. This executive will shape strategy, governance, incident response, privacy programs, and risk management while balancing security with innovation and business needs.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in cybersecurity/privacy/tech risk, with 5+ years in leadership within banking/insurance, and experience presenting

Qualifications

• 8+ years in cybersecurity, information security, privacy, or technology risk.
• 5+ years of leadership in financial services, banking, or insurance.
• Experience building enterprise security programs and presenting risk matters to executives and Boards.
• Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, SOC, PCI-DSS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise cybersecurity and privacy strategy and roadmap.
• Strengthen security governance, cyber resilience, and incident response capabilities.
• Oversee risk management, third-party technology risk, and privacy/data protection programs.
• Lead business continuity, disaster recovery governance, and AI governance discussions.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Privacy program management

Incident response

Risk management

Board communication

Job description

Smith & Wilkinson seeks a Chief Information Security & Privacy Officer to lead enterprise cybersecurity, privacy, technology risk, and resilience for a leading financial services client. This executive will shape strategy, governance, incident response, privacy programs, and risk management while balancing security with innovation and business needs.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in cybersecurity/privacy/tech risk, with 5+ years in leadership within banking/insurance, and experience presenting