Chief Information Security Officer
Charles River AssociatesPosted February 25, 2025
Boston, Massachusetts
Energy ConsultingFull Time
Job Description
The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Charles River Associates is responsible for developing and implementing an enterprise-wide information security program, overseeing security strategy, managing a team of security professionals, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Responsibilities
- •Develop and implement an enterprise-wide information security program.
- •Define and execute the security risk management program.
- •Build and drive a cybersecurity strategy and framework.
- •Evaluate and prioritize risks and security threats.
- •Coordinate IT Security Governance activities.
- •Oversee information security incident detection, response, and recovery.
- •Manage IT security teams, including hiring and training.
- •Lead third-party oversight for supplier security assessments.
- •Oversee security awareness programs for employees.
- •Perform periodic risk analyses and implement risk mitigation processes.
- •Communicate security policies and monitor compliance.
- •Coordinate with legal and compliance for regulatory requirements.
- •Maintain company certifications and manage client compliance programs.
- •Lead cybersecurity operations and implement disaster recovery protocols.
- •Stay current with emerging security trends and technology solutions.
Requirements
- •Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Business, or a related field required.
- •10 years of experience in evolving information security and IT roles, including 3 years experience as a Chief Information Security Officer and 5 years leadership management-level experience with enterprise-level security programs, policy, and administration.
- •Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) required.
- •Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, standards, and best practices, including NIST 800-53 and Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), ISO 27001, SANS, OWASP, COBIT and others.
- •High familiarity with privacy laws across all global jurisdictions.
- •Familiarity with relevant legal and regulatory compliance requirements, such as cybersecurity laws, financial regulations, data protection laws (e.g., SOC2, HIPAA, HITECH Act, GDPR), and industry-specific regulations.
- •Knowledge of network architectures, including cloud security, firewalls, and intrusion detection prevention systems.
- •Knowledge of Cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and protecting data stored within such environments.
- •Strong security architecture background with experience building and driving a cybersecurity strategy and framework, with initiatives to secure the organization’s cyber and technology assets and prevent, mitigate, and recover from security breaches and incidents.
- •Strong understanding of information security principles, practices, and technologies, including network security, application security, cloud security and endpoint security.
- •Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to adapt your communication style across various audiences (technical, executive, user).
- •Strong leadership skills, both within the information security business unit and as a collaborator with other business units and stakeholders.
- •Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams in dynamic environments.
- •Strong sense of urgency, personal responsibility, accountability, self-motivated, efficient, and effective.
- •Excellent organizational and time management skills, able to initiate, organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple complex projects.
Benefits
- •Compensation/salary range
- •Work schedule: 3 to 4 days a week in the office, with additional remote work options during certain times of the year
- •Work environment perks: career growth, mentorship, and inclusivity
- •Equal Employment Opportunity commitment
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