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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

BigRio

Job Location:

Boston, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 8 September 2026 (6 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 6 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Location: TX (Hybrid)

About BigRio
BigRio is a Digital Transformation consulting firm headquartered in Boston MA specializing in data and analytics custom development software implementation data analytics and machine learning/AI integrations. As a one-stop shop we deliver cutting-edge and cost-conscious software solutions to clients across various industries.
With diverse industry exposure our teams of data architects engineers developers and consultants tackle complex software and data challenges delivering best-in-class solutions.

The Opportunity
This role goes beyond traditional security leadership. You will:

Architect the security foundation for a rapidly evolving hybrid ecosystem spanning legacy platforms modern cloud environments and advanced data/AI capabilities
Influence enterprise transformation ensuring security is embedded into how we build operate and scalenot bolted on after the fact
Elevate cybersecurity to a strategic business function enabling growth customer trust and regulatory confidence
Build and lead a high-impact team shaping culture capability and long-term security maturity

You will inherit an environment with real complexityand real opportunityincluding large-scale data platforms (e.g. Databricks Snowflake and similar) legacy systems and rapidly growing digital products. Your mandate is to stabilize modernize and future-proof.

What Youll Do
Define the Security Vision

Establish and execute a forward-looking cybersecurity strategy aligned to enterprise growth and digital transformation
Position security as a business enabler particularly across data AI lab operations and customer-facing platforms

Build a Modern Security Program

Design and implement end-to-end security capabilities across governance architecture engineering and operations
Introduce scalable frameworks for risk management policy and control standardization

Secure Complex Data Ecosystems

Protect highly sensitive PHI genomic and research data across hybrid environments
Partner with Data and Engineering teams to embed security into modern data platforms and AI/ML workflows

Strengthen Architecture & Engineering

Lead the evolution toward zero trust principles strong identity and access management and secure-by-design architectures
Address foundational gaps in logging monitoring access control and environment consistency

Operationalize Security & Resilience

Build or enhance threat detection incident response and vulnerability management capabilities
Establish robust disaster recovery and business continuity aligned to critical operations

Drive Compliance & Trust

Ensure alignment with key regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g. HIPAA CLIA and broader healthcare standards)
Lead audit readiness and strengthen external trust with customers and partners

Partner Across the Business

Work closely with lab operations genomic technology engineering compliance and commercial teams
Drive shared accountability for security outcomes across the organization

What Makes You a Strong Fit

Proven track record of collaborating across functions and influencing outcomes without relying on mandates with a commitment to understanding all stakeholder perspectives and driving solutions that work in practice.
Proven success as a CISO VP or senior security leader in complex regulated environments
Experience building or transforming enterprise security programs at scale
Strong background in hybrid architectures (cloud on-prem) and modern security practices
Deep expertise in:
Identity and access management
Security architecture and engineering
Threat detection and incident response
Risk and governance frameworks (e.g. NIST ISO 27001)
Experience securing data platforms and large-scale data environments (e.g. Databricks Snowflake or similar ecosystems)
Familiarity with or exposure to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Acceptable Risk Standards (CMS ARS) is a plus

Leadership Profile

Strategic and forward-thinking with the ability to translate risk into business impact
Hands-on when neededcomfortable operating in both build and scale modes
Strong communicator and influencer at the executive and board level
Collaborative leader who can align diverse stakeholders across technical and non-technical domains
Comfortable operating in an environment with ambiguity urgency and high expectations

Why Join Us

Mission-driven impact: Your work directly contributes to better patient outcomes and the future of precision medicine
Executive visibility and influence: Direct partnership with CIO and senior leadership
Transformational scope: Opportunity to build a modern security program in a high-growth data-rich environment
Complex meaningful challenges: Secure one of the most sensitive and valuable data ecosystems in healthcare

Success in This Role
In your first 36 months you will:

Establish a clear security vision and roadmap aligned to business priorities
Deliver measurable improvements in risk visibility control maturity and resilience
Implement foundational capabilities across IAM monitoring and incident response
Build credibility as a trusted advisor and business enabler across the organization

Required Experience:

Chief

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