W2 Security Governance Lead; CISSP Dallas, TX Day--Oniste

Cyber Security Lead

Duration: Long-Term Contract

Locations: Dallas, TX (Day-1-Onsite required);
Austin, TX (Day-1-Onsite required)

Interview Process: Webcam Interview

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Lead to serve as a strategic security advisor and extension of the client's IT Security organization. This role will partner closely with executive leadership and security stakeholders to drive cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management, compliance initiatives, and security program development.

• Collaborate with IT Security leadership and executive stakeholders to support cybersecurity initiatives.
• Provide security thought leadership, guidance, and industry best practices.
• Develop, review, and maintain enterprise security roadmaps and strategic plans.
• Assess business requirements and recommend appropriate security solutions.
• Lead security governance, risk management, and compliance activities.
• Manage vendor and third-party security risk assessments.
• Support audit, compliance, and regulatory security initiatives.
• Evaluate security controls, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Present security risks and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Track emerging threats and evolving cybersecurity trends.

• 15–20+ years of Information Technology experience.
• 10+ years of Information Security leadership experience.
• CISSP certification is required.
• Strong experience with Security Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC).
• Experience interacting with C-level executives, security leadership, and business stakeholders.
• Proven experience developing and managing security programs and security roadmaps.
• Experience with Vendor Risk Management and Third-Party Risk Assessments.
• Experience supporting Internal and External Audits.
• Strong understanding of security controls and enterprise security frameworks.

• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
• SIEM and Log Management
• Firewalls, IPS, WAF, Endpoint Security
• SSO and MFA (Microsoft Entra )
• IT Service Management Processes
• Change Management
• Incident Management
• Asset Management
• Configuration Management
• Problem Management

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Strong project and stakeholder management experience.
• Experience working with legal, audit, compliance, and executive leadership teams.

• CISSP
• Security Governance
• GRCSecurity Program Leadership
• Security Roadmap Development
• Vendor Risk Management
• Audit & Compliance
• IAM/PAM
• Executive Leadership Communication
• Risk Management

If you are an experienced cybersecurity leader with a strong background in governance, risk, compliance, and security strategy, we encourage you to apply.