CSO - Chief Security Officer

Description

We are looking for an experienced Chief Security Officer to lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy for a position based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

This role may be an interim CISO consultant and/or possibly FTE CISO for the organization, please apply for details.

This role will guide the organization's security direction, strengthen resilience against evolving threats, and promote effective governance across systems, networks, and applications.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership in information security, risk reduction, compliance oversight, and incident response within complex technology environments.

Responsibilities:

Direct the organization's cybersecurity program by shaping strategy, setting priorities, and aligning security initiatives with operational needs.

Oversee the response to security events and cyber incidents, ensuring timely investigation, containment, recovery, and preventive follow-up actions.

Review the current security architecture and introduce appropriate technologies and monitoring capabilities to improve threat detection and defense.

Lead cross-functional remediation efforts to address vulnerabilities, strengthen controls, and maintain a high standard of protection across enterprise systems.

Establish and refine security policies, procedures, and control frameworks to support compliance obligations and consistent operational practices.

Conduct or supervise vulnerability assessments, technical scans, and security reviews across networks, databases, operating systems, and applications.

Manage enterprise security projects and coordinate with internal teams to improve infrastructure security, application protection, and overall cyber readiness.

Provide leadership briefings, risk-based recommendations, and security updates on emerging threats, industry trends, and compliance expectations.

Build and maintain security awareness initiatives, including training and testing programs that promote informed and secure user behavior.

Other duties as needed

Requirements

Interviews are currently being scheduled, for immediate consideration please apply

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or a closely related field.

At least five years of experience in information technology, information security, or application security engineering.

Minimum of two years in a senior information security leadership capacity with responsibility for strategy, governance, and program oversight.

CISSP or Certified Chief Information Security Officer certification is a plus

Demonstrated expertise in cyber risk management, cyber governance, cyber defense, and security strategy development.

Strong knowledge of enterprise security principles spanning networks, systems, applications, encryption, and threat intelligence.

Familiarity with vulnerability management practices, compliance standards, security policies, and incident response frameworks

Background required prior to employment

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