Security Governance Lead (CISSPCGRCCGEITCISA)

Job Title: Cyber Security Lead

1. Location: Dallas TX (Day-1-Onsite as required)
2. Location: Austin TX (Day-1-Onsite as required

Duration: Long-Term Contract

Interview Process: Webcam Interview

The client wants a CISSP-certified Security Leader with 15 20 years of experience in Governance Risk Compliance Security Program Leadership Executive/CISO interaction Vendor Risk Management and Security Roadmap ownership-not a hands-on Security Architect or Engineer.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Lead to serve as a strategic security advisor and extension of the clients IT Security organization. This role will partner closely with executive leadership and security stakeholders to drive cybersecurity strategy governance risk management compliance initiatives and security program development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with IT Security leadership and executive stakeholders to support cybersecurity initiatives.
• Provide security thought leadership guidance and industry best practices.
• Develop review and maintain enterprise security roadmaps and strategic plans.
• Assess business requirements and recommend appropriate security solutions.
• Lead security governance risk management and compliance activities.
• Manage vendor and third-party security risk assessments.
• Support audit compliance and regulatory security initiatives.
• Evaluate security controls policies standards and procedures.
• Present security risks and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Track emerging threats and evolving cybersecurity trends.

Required Qualifications:

• 15 20 years of Information Technology experience.
• 10 years of Information Security leadership experience.
• CISSP certification is required.
• Strong experience with Security Governance Risk Management and Compliance (GRC).
• Experience interacting with C-level executives security leadership and business stakeholders.
• Proven experience developing and managing security programs and security roadmaps.
• Experience with Vendor Risk Management and Third-Party Risk Assessments.
• Experience supporting Internal and External Audits.
• Strong understanding of security controls and enterprise security frameworks.

Technical Knowledge:

• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
• SIEM and Log Management
• Firewalls IPS WAF Endpoint Security
• SSO and MFA (Microsoft Entra ID preferred)
• IT Service Management Processes
• Change Management
• Incident Management
• Asset Management
• Configuration Management
• Problem Management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Computer Engineering or related field.
• Masters degree or MBA preferred.
• Strong project and stakeholder management experience.
• Experience working with legal audit compliance and executive leadership teams.

Top Skills:

• CISSP
• Security Governance
• GRC
• Security Program Leadership
• Security Roadmap Development
• Vendor Risk Management
• Audit & Compliance
• IAM/PAM
• Executive Leadership Communication
• Risk Management

If you are an experienced cybersecurity leader with a strong background in governance risk compliance and security strategy we encourage you to apply.