Chief of Information Security

Why this role stands out

This is a rare opportunity to lead cybersecurity for an organization at the center of New England’s critical infrastructure. In this executive role, you will shape enterprise security strategy, influence high-stakes decisions, and help protect systems essential to the reliable operation of the region’s electric grid and wholesale markets.

What We Offer You

• A stable, mission-driven workplace where your impact truly matters
• A highly engaged work environment that values inclusion, collaboration, and employee safety and wellbeing
• Competitive compensation with a base salary + performance bonus
• Robust benefits package, including:
• Enhanced 401(k) and financial planning support
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Wellness programs, including an onsite gym
• Free coffee at our onsite café
• Flexible work hours
• Employee Business Networks
• Hybrid work environment (3 days/week onsite)
• Distance-based relocation assistance available

How you will make an Impact

• Set the enterprise cybersecurity vision, strategy, and execution roadmap aligned to ISO New England’s mission, risk tolerance, and regulatory obligations
• Lead, manage, and develop the ISO Cyber Security organization as an inclusive leader, ensuring personnel have the direction, resources, and support needed to carry out the cybersecurity vision and empowering the team to do their best work
• Oversee security operations, including threat monitoring, incident response, and operational resilience
• Act as a spokesperson and advocate for cybersecurity across the organization, building consensus, integrating best practices, and ensuring IT execution reflects cybersecurity by design
• Serve as principal cybersecurity advisor to executive leadership and the Board; partner with external agencies, regulators, and law enforcement as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information systems, engineering, or business with technical concentration; master’s degree or MBA preferred
• Significant progressive experience in cybersecurity and information security experience in cybersecurity or relevant information systems roles, with demonstrated responsibility for securing complex computing environments
• Experience supporting critical infrastructure or other highly regulated environments preferred
• CISA, CISSP, or SANS certifications preferred but not required
• Strong understanding of enterprise cybersecurity and information technology best practices
• Detailed understanding of NIST cybersecurity model
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Leadership skills and competency managing, diverse teams, building consensus, fostering an inclusive environment, empowering teams, and integrating cybersecurity best practices across functions
• Ability to research and evaluate the state of cybersecurity to inform development of a multi-year security strategy
• Provided technical directions to personnel
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical and risk based concepts effectively to executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and diverse stakeholder groups
• Willingness to obtain and hold a Department of Energy secret security clearance
• Ability and willingness to respond to escalations