Chief Information Security Officer

RSM US LLP

. Set, communicate, and champion the global cybersecurity vision, strategy, and priorities .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global cybersecurity strategy, governance, and compliance, with a strong focus on risk management and incident response. Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams while effectively communicating with executive and board stakeholders.

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Global Cybersecurity StrategyGovernance, Risk, And ComplianceIncident Response ManagementCybersecurity Certifications (CISSP, CISM)Regulatory Standards Expertise (GLBA, GDPR, CCPA)

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity GovernanceRisk ManagementIncident ResponseThreat And Vulnerability ManagementData Protection ProgramsDecision-Making FrameworksCybersecurity AuditsMetrics And ReportingEmerging Technologies AdoptionProgram Effectiveness Evaluation

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingInterpersonal CommunicationInfluencing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISM

Industry Keywords

GLBAGDPRCCPAISO 27001CMMCCybersecurity VisionExecutive LeadershipStakeholder EngagementSuccession ReadinessMulti-Jurisdictional Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set, communicate, and champion the global cybersecurity vision, strategy, and priorities
Advise executive leadership and board stakeholders on cybersecurity risks, program effectiveness, investment decisions, and business impact
Lead global cybersecurity crisis response for material incidents, regulatory inquiries, client requirements, and emerging risks
Establish and maintain cybersecurity governance for information ownership, classification, protection, and risk-informed decision-making
Guide secure adoption of emerging technologies and prepare for evolving cybersecurity and cryptographic risks
Oversee governance, risk, and compliance activities, certifications, regulatory requirements, standards, and cybersecurity audits
Lead the maturity and resiliency of the cybersecurity function
Build, lead, coach, and enable high-performing global cybersecurity teams
Develop global cybersecurity leadership capability, knowledge sharing, inclusive leadership, and succession readiness
Manage the cybersecurity budget and priorities
Establish metrics, reporting, and governance forums for executive and board stakeholders
Align cybersecurity requirements with organizational architecture and business decision-making
Maintain relationships with global peers, partners, vendors, regulators, and industry groups
Support strategic cybersecurity, risk, and leadership priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
10 years’ experience in a technology security role
7 years’ experience working with legal, audit, compliance, and regulatory stakeholders in a global or multi-jurisdictional environment
Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Subject matter expertise in GLBA, GDPR, CCPA, ISO 27001, CMMC, and similar regulations, standards, and frameworks
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to influence and advise technology, business, executive, and board stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and align distributed global teams
Experience setting and executing global cybersecurity strategy, governance, leadership routines, decision-making frameworks, and response plans
Experience leading enterprise cybersecurity strategy, governance, incident response, threat and vulnerability management, and data protection programs
CISSP, CISM, or similar information security certification preferred
Master’s or doctorate degree preferred
Ability to travel up to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits and compensation package
Flexible schedule
Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities