What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Information Security Officer position at Top Stack?
Our client is looking for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead and elevate their cybersecurity program. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned leader who can balance strategic vision with hands-on execution.
What You’ll Do:
- Create and Lead enterprise-wide information security strategy, policies, and governance.
- Manage cybersecurity risk across infrastructure, cloud, applications, and third-party vendors.
- Partner with IT, legal, compliance, and executive leadership to align security with business goals.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Develop and lead incident response plans, threat assessments, and recovery efforts.
What You Bring:
- 10 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, including 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven success in a retail or consumer goods environment
- Deep understanding of cloud security, threat intelligence, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS, NIST, ISO).
- Ability to lead teams, influence across the organization, and communicate risk to non-technical stakeholders.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA strongly preferred.
