Chief Information Security Officer

$242,000 - $399,200/Yr

Pcaob - Washington, DC

Full-time - Senior

Washington, DC

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the organization's information security program and cybersecurity operations. This position involves collaborating with executive leadership to implement and optimize a comprehensive information security strategy, ensuring the protection of data and technology assets while aligning with PCAOB's mission of investor protection. The CISO will lead efforts to assess and mitigate cybersecurity risks, develop security policies, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in information security practices across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the strategic leadership, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement of the PCAOB's information security program.
• Oversee and mature the operations of a PCAOB-wide information security organization with a common goal in information security and cybersecurity risk.
• Provide leadership and promote automation for configuration and deployment in support of Security Operations (SecOps).
• Manage institution-wide information security processes and lead OT information security staff to maintain an effective information security program.
• Develop, implement, and administer technical cybersecurity standards and align them with existing PCAOB policies.
• Design and implement a tactical structure for Security Operations Center (SOC) to enable effective incident management.
• Establish annual and long-range cybersecurity and compliance goals, creating and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
• Identify, assess, and prioritize IT risks to data and systems, partnering with relevant stakeholders to mitigate risks.
• Lead a technical team to implement technological controls that meet agreed-on policies and standards for information security.
• Collaborate with the Chief Risk Officer to evaluate and report on organizational-level risk reports to the Board.
• Conduct regular internal and external security assessments and support incident response efforts.
• Mature education and awareness programs and advise PCAOB leadership on security issues and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in information technology, engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Minimum of 15+ years experience in cybersecurity with 5+ years in progressive leadership roles.
• Minimum of 7+ years experience directly supporting reference architectures around Microsoft Technology environments.
• Minimum of 5+ years Agile experience managing Scrum/Kanban teams and Agile methodologies.
• Minimum of 5+ years experience with cloud computing across virtualized environments.
• Working knowledge of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) programs and best practices.
• Hands-on experience implementing NIST, ISO, SOX, PCI, or other frameworks.
• Working knowledge of security architectures and compliance best practices with Microsoft Azure and Zero-trust environments.
• Experience with contract and vendor negotiations and management.
• Ability to explain information security and data privacy issues to non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to develop, coach, and mentor staff.

Nice-to-haves

• CISM, CISSP, CRISC or other relevant certification.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Generous paid time off - Up to 6 weeks annually, in addition to 12 federal holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a year-end break.
• Highly competitive 401(k) match and savings options with immediate vesting.
• Comprehensive health benefit offerings including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Supportive paid family leave benefits - Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and caregiver leave.
• Life insurance benefits including basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Education benefits including Public Service Loan Forgiveness and student loan repayment assistance.
• Well-being and family resources including mental health resources and emergency child/adult dependent care services.