Chief Information Security Officer Job at JCW, Houston, TX

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  • JCW
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to build and lead their security program from the ground up in a fast-paced, high-growth life sciences startup. This role requires hands-on expertise in security tool deployment, risk management, and regulatory compliance, particularly HIPAA.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive security strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Deploy, manage, and optimize security tools to protect sensitive data and infrastructure.
  • Establish and enforce HIPAA-compliant security policies, frameworks, and best practices.
  • Lead risk assessments, incident response, and threat mitigation efforts.
  • Collaborate with IT, legal, and product teams to embed security into development and operations.
  • Build and scale a security-first culture through training and awareness programs.

Requirements:

  • 10+ years in cybersecurity, with experience in startup or high-growth environments.
  • Proven track record of building security programs from scratch.
  • Hands-on expertise with SIEM, endpoint security, DLP, and cloud security.
  • Strong knowledge of HIPAA, SOC 2, and other regulatory frameworks.
  • Ability to operate strategically and tactically in a lean environment.

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