Grayson Search Partners ยท 4 hours ago
Chief Information Security Officer
Marietta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expGrayson Search Partners is seeking an experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for their public-sector SaaS client. The CISO will lead enterprise-wide security, privacy, and risk management, ensuring compliance and building a security-first culture that supports growth and innovation.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Define and execute a comprehensive, enterprise-grade security strategy aligned with business objectives and public-sector requirements
Serve as the primary cybersecurity risk leader, reporting to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board
Build and scale high-performing Security, GRC, and Security Operations teams
Position security as a business enabler that drives customer trust and enterprise deal velocity
Own compliance across key frameworks including SOC 2 Type II, StateRAMP, NIST (800-53 / 800-171), CJIS (as applicable), ISO 27001, and state privacy laws
Lead audits, continuous monitoring, remediation, and third-party risk management
Partner closely with Legal on privacy, data governance, AI policy, and contractual obligations
Embed secure-by-design and privacy-by-design principles throughout the product lifecycle
Establish and enforce a Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) in partnership with Engineering
Oversee application, infrastructure, and cloud security across AWS and Azure environments
Own vulnerability management, penetration testing, and secure coding standards
Lead incident response, crisis management, and breach notification for public-sector customers
Ensure disaster recovery and business continuity plans meet government SLAs
Conduct regular incident simulations and post-incident reviews
Partner with Product and AI leadership to secure and govern AI initiatives
Establish controls addressing AI-specific risks such as data leakage, model misuse, and regulatory exposure
Act as the senior security authority with customers, prospects, auditors, and partners
Support Sales and Customer Success with RFPs, security reviews, and compliance documentation
Engage directly with customer CISOs, CIOs, and IT leaders across state and local agencies
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive information security experience, including senior leadership roles
Proven success securing SaaS platforms serving state and local government or highly regulated customers
Deep expertise in SOC 2, NIST, CJIS, StateRAMP, and public-sector security requirements
Strong background in cloud security, DevSecOps, and modern SaaS architectures
Ability to clearly communicate risk to executives, boards, customers, and regulators
Preferred
Prior CISO, VP of Security, or equivalent executive role
Direct experience working with state, county, or municipal agencies
Familiarity with justice or public safety systems
Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP)
Experience in PE-backed or high-growth SaaS environments
Company
Grayson Search Partners
As a premier search firm, Grayson Search Partners specializes in connecting exceptional talent with organizations.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jedidiah Strom
Partner
Matthew Cairns
Partner
Company data provided by crunchbase