Chief Information Security Officer; CISO): Chicago, IL

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Full Time chicago, IL, US

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO):
In Person Downtown Chicago, IL

Caregenix Solutions is a healthcare technology company modernizing its security infrastructure against fast-moving, AI-driven cyber threats. We are transitioning our security department from manual threat defense to an automated, compliant, and metrics-driven operational model — and we need a strategic leader to architect and own that transformation.

Role

Summary:

As Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), you will take full ownership of Caregenix's security operations. You will lead the shift away from manual, resource-heavy monitoring toward automated defense — deploying AI-driven platforms, establishing a formal on-call escalation model, and ensuring rigorous GRC compliance across all operations. You will have executive sponsorship and the budget to build something that lasts.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Define and track department KPIs, actionable metrics, and formal executive reporting.
• Translate highly technical threat data into clear, objective business reports for senior management.
• Build a security culture focused on measurable outcomes, not activity theatre.

AI & Automation Integration

• Lead deployment and management of AI-driven security platforms (e.g., Cortex XSIAM).
• Automate detection, response, and escalation workflows by severity — reducing manual intervention loops.

Operational Efficiency

• Design and manage an On-Call Security Officer rotation model for critical alert escalation.
• Eliminate the need for an inefficient, manually staffed 24/7 SOC by replacing it with structured triage automation.

  GRC & Compliance

  • Ensure all security operations align with corporate Workforce policies and GRC guidelines.
  • Own ISO 27001 compliance maintenance and audit readiness end-to-end.

  Network Defense Management

  • Oversee firewall configurations and enforce strict network isolation protocols.
  • Ensure no unauthorized public traffic or IP whitelisting occurs outside formal approval channels.

  Team Leadership & Accountability

  • Manage, mentor, and build accountability within the security team.
  • Ensure every team task maps directly to a measurable security improvement

  Requirements and
  
  Qualifications:

  Experience

  • Required 12 plus years in Cybersecurity and 3 plus years in Senior Leadership Role.

  Technical Expertise

  • Hands‑on experience deploying and managing SIEM/SOAR platforms, XDR, and AI‑driven security solutions.
  • Strong understanding of firewall management, network segmentation, and incident response workflows.

  Compliance & Governance

  • Deep GRC expertise with practical ISO 27001 audit and maintenance experience.
  • Strict respect for corporate governance, physical infrastructure, and on‑site network boundary policies.

  Preferred Certifications (one or more)

  • CISSP — Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • CISM — Certified Information Security Manager
  • CEH — Certified Ethical Hacker
  • PEH — Practical Ethical Hacker

  Schedule &
  
  Hours:

  • Monday - Friday Corporate Hours
  • In person job location: 455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr. Suite 2515 Chicago, IL 60611
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

  Work Location:

  • Care Genix Headquarters: 455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr. Suite 2515 Chicago, IL 60611