Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead and oversee our organization’s information security strategy, governance, and risk management programs. As a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for protecting company assets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building a strong security culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise information security strategy and roadmap
• Establish and maintain security governance, policies, and frameworks
• Lead risk management, threat assessment, and vulnerability management programs
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR)
• Oversee security operations, including incident response and threat monitoring
• Design and manage identity and access management (IAM) strategies
• Lead cybersecurity awareness and training programs
• Collaborate with executive leadership, IT, legal, and compliance teams
• Manage security budgets, tools, and vendor relationships
• Oversee security architecture for cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments
• Develop and test business continuity and disaster recovery plans
• Lead audits, penetration testing, and third-party risk assessments
• Stay ahead of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity trends
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing security team

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field
• 10–15+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information security
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role (CISO, Director, or Head of Security)
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS)
• Experience with risk management, governance, and compliance (GRC)
• Deep understanding of network security, application security, and cloud security
• Experience managing incident response and security operations (SOC)
• Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM) and zero-trust architecture
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and data protection laws
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate technical risks into business impact

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: RO4,200.000 per month

Work Location: In person