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GVW Group · 1 day ago

Chief Information Security Officer

Birmingham, AL

Contract

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

GVW Group is a dynamic private investment and industrial holding company dedicated to growing and starting businesses. The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for establishing and maintaining the enterprise’s vision, strategy, and program to ensure information assets and technologies are adequately protected while overseeing cybersecurity operations and compliance.

AutomotiveFinanceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain an enterprise-wide information security strategy and roadmap

Advise senior management and the Board of Directors on cybersecurity risks, compliance, and emerging threats

Align security initiatives with business objectives to support growth while managing risk

Identify, assess, and prioritize cybersecurity risks and establish measures to mitigate them

Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, ISO 27001)

Develop and enforce company-wide security policies, procedures, and standards

Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption technologies

Lead the development of incident response plans and oversee their execution in case of security breaches

Conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and penetration testing to ensure system integrity

Monitor the threat landscape and emerging technologies to proactively address vulnerabilities

Develop partnerships with industry groups, government agencies, and vendors to stay ahead of cybersecurity trends

Oversee security for cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps, and third-party vendors

Qualification

CISSPCISMCISACRISCCybersecurity frameworksIncident responseCloud securityData protectionAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsDecision-making skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

10+ years of experience in information security, IT risk management, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role

Proven track record of managing enterprise-level cybersecurity programs

Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT)

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration abilities

Experience in incident response, cloud security, and data protection strategies

Preferred

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC are highly desirable

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision options

401K plan

Company

GVW Group

GVW Group is an investment holding company dedicated to investing in all asset classes with a focus on commercial vehicle manufacturing.

Founded in 1993

Highland Park, Illinois, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.gvwgroup.com/

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