cybersecurity and IT delivery Experience as CISO / Security Leader / Delivery Head

Job Description

Skill Set

• Cloud Security Azure Security Technologies

• Total Experience :

• 12.00 to 18.00 Years

• No of Openings :

• 1

• Job Post Date :

• 06/07/2026

• Job Expiry Date :

• 31/07/2026

• Domain :

• IT

• Location :

• PORTLAND [United States]

• Job Reference No :

• 4094759

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• Job Summary

• 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity and IT delivery

• Experience as CISO / Security Leader / Delivery Head

• Certifications preferred:

• CISSP, CISM, CISA

• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor

• PMP / Program Management

• Job Description: CISO & Overall Program Delivery Leader (Cybersecurity Services)

Role Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced CISO cum Overall Program Delivery Leader to lead customer end to end service delivery. This role will act as a trusted security advisor to the client and drive a robust governance, risk, and compliance framework, while managing global onsite offshore delivery teams.

The individual will be accountable for strategy, governance, execution, and operational excellence across all cybersecurity layers including Risk & Compliance, SOC, Protection, Detection & Response, and Recovery.

Key Responsibilities

1. CISO Leadership & Security Strategy

Act as virtual CISO / security leader for the client, defining cybersecurity vision and roadmap

Establish and implement enterprise security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, HIPAA, etc.)

Define security policies, standards, and control structures aligned to business needs

Provide advisory on risk posture, threat landscape, and compliance mandates

1. End to End Program Governance

Own overall program governance across all security workstreams

Establish PMO governance model aligned to CIO and GRC functions

Ensure end to end accountability, visibility, and performance tracking

1. Security Operating Model Ownership

Lead and operationalize the end to end security operating model, including:

Risk & Compliance

Security Operations Center (SOC)

Detection & Response (Threat monitoring, Incident response)

Recovery & Resilience (DR, BCP testing)

Ensure segregation of duties, clear communication, and control adherence

1. Delivery Leadership (Onsite + Offshore Model)

Lead global delivery teams (onsite + offshore) across security domains

Drive high quality, SLA driven delivery with continuous improvement

1. Risk, Compliance & Audit Management

Lead risk management, compliance monitoring, and control assurance programs

Ensure readiness for internal/external audits and regulatory assessments

Drive VAPT, audit remediation, and compliance reporting

1. Security Operations & SOC Governance

Oversee 24x7 SOC operations and threat monitoring

Ensure effective incident detection, response, and escalation management

Govern security tools, SIEM, endpoint, and identity platforms

Drive maturity improvement for threat intelligence and response capabilities

1. Financial & Commercial Management

Own program is financial, budgeting, and margin management

Manage delivery across T&M, Fixed Price, and Managed Services models

Drive cost optimization and value realization initiatives

1. Stakeholder & Executive Management

Act as single point of accountability for client leadership (CISO/CIO/CXOs)

Build strong partnerships with IT, business, and compliance stakeholders

Present executive dashboards, risk posture, and transformation roadmap

1. Transformation & Continuous Improvement

Lead security transformation initiatives (IAM, SailPoint, Cloud Security, GRC)

Drive automation, process optimization, and innovation in security services

Key Skills & Experience

Familiarity with enterprise IT landscapes (Infrastructure, Applications, Cloud)

Frameworks & Compliance

Expertise in:

NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls

HIPAA / healthcare compliance (preferred given context)

Audit, risk, and control frameworks

Leadership & Communication

Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills

Ability to influence C level leadership and drive decisions

Excellent communication, governance, and reporting capabilities

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