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Role: Director of Security / CISO
Location: El Segundo, CA (REMOTE, preferred Locals to CA)
Type: 6 months Contract and could be a contract to hire.
prefers locals, but we will accept anyone in CA.
Below is a high-level overview of what is going on from a security perspective.
The Director of Security / CISO is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the organization s enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy. This role oversees all critical domains of security including perimeter and endpoint protection, vulnerability management, governance/risk/compliance (GRC), identity and access management (IAM), user activity monitoring, and the 24x7 security operations center (SOC). The CISO ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems while aligning security initiatives with business objectives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in Information Security, with 5+ in a leadership or executive role.
- Industry certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of current threat landscape, security frameworks, and controls (NIST, ISO, COBIT).
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Strategic Planning
- Security Operations & Architecture (24x7)
- Vulnerability & Risk Management (8x5)
- Governance, Risk, Compliance & Resilience (8x5)
- Identity & Access Management (IAM 16x5, UAM 24x7)
- Security Operations Center (SOC 24x7)
- Compliance & Awareness