Chief Information Security Officer

Senior Information Security Manager1 day a week onsite, remote the rest of daysSalary: $140,000Must Haves: 8+ years of information security, cybersecurity, cloud security, security engineering, infrastructure, or software development experience3+ years of leadership experience managing security or technology teamsHands-on experience in security engineering, cloud architecture, infrastructure, or software developmentExperience implementing DevSecOps and security automation practicesKnowledge of NIST 800-53, IRS Publication 1075, CIS Controls, and related frameworksExperience evaluating and managing enterprise technology riskStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsProven success building and developing teamsPluses:Previous CISO, Deputy CISO, Security Director, or Security Engineering leadership experienceExperience implementing compliance-as-code initiativesExperience with cloud-native security and zero-trust architecturesGovernment, tax, financial services, or healthcare experienceCISSP, CISM, CCSP, or related certificationsLean, Agile, or Continuous Improvement experienceResponsibilities:Lead the enterprise information security program and cybersecurity strategyProtect taxpayer data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirementsDevelop and implement cloud, application, infrastructure, and operational security programsIntegrate security practices into software development and deployment lifecyclesEstablish and mature DevSecOps and security automation capabilitiesDrive security modernization initiatives including zero-trust and cloud-native security architecturesPartner with technology teams to remove friction and enable secure deliveryCommunicate security risks and recommendations to executives, business leaders, and technical teamsBuild, mentor, and develop security professionalsSupport STARS modernization, cloud transformation, and AI initiativesStrengthen security culture through collaboration, education, and coachingJob DescriptionOur client is seeking a transformational security leader to serve as its Chief Information Security Officer. This individual will lead the agency's information security program and help modernize cybersecurity practices while protecting highly sensitive taxpayer and financial information. The role requires a leader who can balance security, compliance, innovation, and delivery.ADOR is specifically seeking a leader who operates as the "Department of How" rather than the "Department of No." This position will partner closely with technology, engineering, and business teams to implement modern security controls, automation, DevSecOps practices, compliance-as-code initiatives, and risk-based decision making.The ideal candidate combines strong technical credibility with coaching, collaboration, and change leadership capabilities.