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Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

10 days ago

Irvine

Job DescriptionOverview Company Overview: Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. Job Description Allied Universal® is hiring a Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The Global Chief Information Security Officer (GCISO) will lead Allied Universal's global cybersecurity strategy and operations, serving as the single accountable executive for cybersecurity across all of Allied Universal's global operations, responsible for protecting the company's people, systems, and data. Allied Universal® is the 3rd largest employer in North America and the 7th largest employer in the world, with approximately 800,000 employees in more than 100 countries and territories. This role is responsible for defining, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive, risk-based cybersecurity program designed to protect Allied Universal's assets and technology platforms against evolving threats. The GCISO must be both a strategic leader and a hands-on practitioner capable of translating complex technical risks into business terms, fostering a culture of cybersecurity accountability throughout the organization, and directly engaging in key operational, investigative, and incident-response activities when necessary. The GCISO reports directly to the Global General Counsel to ensure independent oversight and transparency to executive leadership and the Board, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Chief Technology Officer for alignment with technology architecture, strategy, and operations. The GCISO directly manages Regional Cybersecurity Leaders, who implement global standards and maintain local readiness while partnering closely with Regional Chief Information Officers (CIOs) to integrate cybersecurity requirements into regional IT operations and project delivery. The GCISO will operate out of our headquarters in Irvine, CA. RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Leadership: • Develop and execute a global, risk-based cybersecurity strategy and program aligned with Allied Universal's business objectives, • Establish, communicate, and oversee governance of enterprise-wide cybersecurity policies, standards, and controls that are appropriate for the company's diverse global operations, • Lead, mentor and manage Regional Cybersecurity Leaders to promote consistency, accountability, and operational effectiveness across all regions, • Define and monitor key risk indicators, cybersecurity metrics, and maturity objectives to inform executive decision-making and drive ongoing program improvement, • Oversee global monitoring, detection, and response capabilities that provide 24×7 visibility into potential cyber risks and support timely containment activities, • Identify and assess emerging threats, technologies, and vulnerabilities to support informed planning and risk mitigation efforts, • Foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness, ownership, and accountability across all functions and geographies, • Evaluate emerging threats and vulnerabilities, driving continuous improvement of the company's cybersecurity posture as appropriate, • Direct recurring global cybersecurity risk assessments; oversee associated cybersecurity risk management activities, including maintenance of a risk register, remediation tracking, and risk decisions, • Oversee periodic internal and external cybersecurity audits to verify adherence to policies, standards and regulatory requirements, • Support compliance with regulatory requirements as well as any Allied Universal and customer contractual obligations for cyber security, • Remain current and knowledgeable regarding applicable cybersecurity laws and regulations, including laws and regulations applicable to government contractors, • Direct and continuously improve the enterprise incident-response program, including playbooks, tabletop exercises, and post-incident reviews, • Lead cross-functional coordination with Legal, Technology, Operations, and Regional CIOs to contain and recover from major cyber incidents, • Oversee specialized incident-response and investigative resources for critical events, • Review and assess the effective deployment of cybersecurity technologies, tools and software by Allied Universal, third parties, and related vendors, • Coordinate and respond to various cybersecurity assessments, including, as required, certifications to process certain government-related data or other sensitive data, • Provide regular briefings to the CEO, Global General Counsel, and Board of Directors on cybersecurity posture, key risks, and, if applicable, major incidents., • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders (including government and prime contractor customers) regarding Allied Universal's cybersecurity program, • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, cybersecurity, or a related field, • Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, • Minimum of seven (7) years in a senior management role in an information security function, • Experience in managing, responding to, and mitigating cyber incidents, • Experience or familiarity with government contracting and public and private company cybersecurity reporting requirements, • Hands-on cyber incident response coordination and oversight experience, • Expertise in risk-based frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CMMC, NIST 800-171) and familiarity with applicable regulatory regimes (SEC, GDPR, state breach laws, etc.), • Proven ability to engage with CEO, Board of Directors, and Executive Team on cybersecurity strategy and governance, • Ability to operate effectively as both strategist and practitioner, a player-coach who drives global cybersecurity direction while engaging hands-on to guide, mentor, and resolve complex technical and operational challenges, • Strong leadership skills as well as the ability to work and communicate (verbal, written, and interpersonal) effectively with other leadership and their teams, • An entrepreneurial and innovative mindset regarding cybersecurity development and operations, • Base salary range: $275,000 to $350,000 (based on skills, qualifications, and relevant experience), annual bonus, equity package, • Medical, dental, vision, supplemental income plan with a company match, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance, • Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. 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