Chief Information Security Officer

Company: The Security Executive Council
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 25, 2025

Job Description:

About the jobAtlanta- Hybrid. Due to a retirement, seeking CISO leader with networking infrastructure experience.Job PurposeOur Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Enterprise vision, strategy, and program to ensure information assets, technologies and data are protected. Additional responsibilities will be defining and administering the strategies and policies associated with Information Security and IT Compliance. This role will also include proficiency in Information Security defense in-depth (people, processes and technologies) and Information Security incident response (Prepare, Detect, Contain, Eradicate).Job Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the Enterprise vision, strategy, and program to ensure information assets, technologies, and data are protected.
• Define and administer the strategies and policies associated with Information Security and IT Compliance.
• Direct and Support Veritiv's information security objectives for Data Confidentiality, Data Integrity, Systems Availability, and Systems Security by leading the Information Security Team, partnering with the Infrastructure, Network, and Application Development/Support Teams, and working with 3rd party vendors.
• Formulate/Lead the IT Compliance Program to ensure Veritiv's IT controls framework is adhered to by all IT functional areas and have the IT Compliance Team be the key contact for Internal and External audits.
• Review and update Veritiv's Information Security Policies annually.
• Provide IT security and controls thought leadership for IT, Legal, Human Resources, Indirect Sourcing (i.e., IT vendor contracts), Risk Management, ESG and customer and supplier IT security questionnaires.
• Stay current on IT security threat trends and current and emerging IT security tools to maintain Veritiv's defense in-depth effectiveness.
• Stay current on the use and security of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the business, in cybersecurity defense, and current and emerging threats by threat actors (i.e., hackers) including AI used for hacking and all forms of social engineering.
• Experience with all forms of IT security awareness training for employees (e.g., phishing tests, Learning Management System modules, periodic updates, etc.).
• Determine annual IT security budget as part of the overall IT budget.Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications
• Lead the IT Compliance team that interacts with Internal and External Audit and provide thought leadership and annual audit scope planning.
• Familiarity and experience with various IT controls and IT security frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST, Cloud Security Alliance, etc.).
• Familiarity and experience executing information security tabletop exercises.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with company management and senior leadership.
• Prepare Board of Director reports, project reports and status reports for management and senior leadership as needed.
• Provide thought leadership for the Information Security and IT Compliance team members.
• Experience with IT security implications of mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience with all forms of IT security awareness training for employees (e.g., phishing tests, Learning Management System modules, periodic updates, etc.).Qualifications:Work Experience--- 5-10 years of related experience of successful supervisory/management experience required to motivate and develop direct reports, as well as size up new talent.--- 5-10 years of related job experience.Education--- Master's Degree Preferred - Computer and Information Science--- Bachelor's Degree Preferred - Computer and Information ScienceCompensation:What We Offer--- Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.--- Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.--- Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.--- Healthcare benefits and 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and much more!
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