Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid/Onsite)
Duration: Long Term
Rate: Open
Client : Cadence
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity initiatives, information security governance, and risk management programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, deep technical expertise across infrastructure and cloud security, and a proven track record of building and managing security programs within complex enterprise environments.
This role will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, protecting digital assets, and driving organization-wide security awareness and resilience.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain an enterprise-wide information security strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Lead cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives across the organization.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks across enterprise systems, applications, networks, and cloud environments.
- Oversee enterprise security architecture and security operations including:
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and frameworks including:
- PCI DSS
- NIST
- Regulatory and audit requirements
- Collaborate with infrastructure and engineering teams on:
- Cloud security architecture (AWS, Azure)
- Virtualization platforms (VMware, vSphere)
- Containerization technologies (Docker)
- Lead incident response planning and coordinate investigations into security incidents, breaches, and vulnerabilities.
- Establish business continuity and disaster recovery strategies.
- Manage cybersecurity vendors, contracts, tools, and third-party relationships.
- Develop and promote enterprise-wide security awareness and training programs.
- Partner with executive leadership and stakeholders to communicate security posture, risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Define security policies, standards, procedures, and operational controls.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for enterprise security maturity.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Mandatory Skills
- Extensive experience leading enterprise information security programs.
- Strong expertise in:
- Cybersecurity governance
- Risk management
- Security operations
- Compliance frameworks
- Deep knowledge of:
- AWS & Azure Cloud Security
- VMware / vSphere
- Network Security
- VPNs
- Firewalls
- SIEM solutions
- LAN/WAN infrastructure
- TCP/IP protocols
- Experience with:
- SolarWinds
- SCCM
- Microsoft Exchange
- SharePoint
- Citrix
- Remote access technologies
- Strong understanding of:
- PCI DSS
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Security audits and governance
- Hands-on scripting and automation experience using:
- PowerShell
- Python
- Knowledge of:
- SQL databases (SQL Server, Oracle)
- Application development technologies (.NET, JavaScript, HTML)
- DevOps and CI/CD security practices
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing enterprise-scale cybersecurity operations.
- Experience in business continuity planning and disaster recovery programs.
- Strong project management and vendor management experience.
- Certifications preferred:
- CISSP
- CISM
- CCSP
- CEH
- AWS/Azure Security Certifications
- Ability to lead cross-functional global security initiatives.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.