Strategic CISO: Resilience-Driven Cybersecurity Leader

Safariland; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Safariland in Jacksonville seeks a Chief Information Security Officer to lead the organization’s data security program, including strategy development, risk assessments, and compliance. The CISO serves as the technical subject matter expert and reports to the CFO as part of the senior leadership team.

This role drives a resilience-first approach with emphasis on prevention, rapid detection and response, and business-aligned recovery across information security architecture, operations, and

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of information security, risk management, and IT governance.
• Experience with network segmentation and resilient backup strategies.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO27001).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive information security strategy aligned with business goals.
• Create, maintain, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Oversee vulnerability management, threat intelligence monitoring, and incident response.
• Lead incident response and disaster recovery planning.
• Manage security operations and budgets; justify investments in tech and personnel.
• Lead and mentor security teams and foster a security-aware culture.

Skills

Information security leadership

Risk management

Cybersecurity frameworks

Strategic planning

Security governance

Job description

Safariland in Jacksonville seeks a Chief Information Security Officer to lead the organization’s data security program, including strategy development, risk assessments, and compliance. The CISO serves as the technical subject matter expert and reports to the CFO as part of the senior leadership team.

This role drives a resilience-first approach with emphasis on prevention, rapid detection and response, and business-aligned recovery across information security architecture, operations, and