[Remote] Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. KLDiscovery is a global leader in eDiscovery, compliance, and data management solutions. They are seeking a strategic VP, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead their global Information Security teams and shape the cyber security strategy across all business operations, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of company systems, data, and services. Responsibilities • Define and drive KLD’s information security roadmap, strategy, and execution in alignment with business goals • Develop and maintain a security program aligned with industry frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, SOC 2) and privacy/security obligations (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, GLBA, DOJ, and client-specific requirements) • Integrate cyber resilience and business continuity planning into enterprise risk management • Partner with Engineering and Product to ensure security requirements are integrated and prioritized within all roadmap initiatives • Own global compliance certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2, CMMC) and client audit readiness programs • Establish and enforce security policies, standards, and secure-by-design principles across all products and services • Lead risk assessments, gap analyses, and continuous improvement initiatives • Oversee enterprise risk management efforts, including vendor and supply chain security, annual posture reviews, penetration testing, bug bounty programs, and contractual compliance • Drive vendor risk management processes and third-party security assessments • Lead the evaluation, selection, and deployment of security technologies that strengthen system, application, and data protection • Drive governance for AI and emerging technologies, ensuring secure and ethical adoption across business units • Own the incident response program, ensuring proper handling of breaches, escalation, root-cause analysis, and corrective action • Lead and mentor a high-performing security team supporting 24/7 monitoring, threat detection, and incident response tailored to a legal data environment • Lead cross-functional IT and security teams through transformation initiatives • Develop executive dashboards and reporting mechanisms for risk posture, maturity progress, and security KPIs for board-level visibility • Champion security awareness training and initiatives that are approachable, practical, and relevant to employees at every level • Foster strong cross-functional relationships, helping teams understand the “why” behind security decisions and controls • Manage the security budget and resource strategy, balancing strong protections with business agility and client expectations • Identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising security or service quality • Establish and maintain strategic vendor relationships • Negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with security and performance standards Skills • 15+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership or CISO-level role • Proven ability to design and scale end-to-end security programs covering governance, risk, compliance, architecture, and operations • Direct experience leading SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMMC, or similar audits and certification initiatives • Executive-level oversight of incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, and third-party/vendor risk • Knowledge of identity security, endpoint management, encryption standards, device security, and secure system design • Exceptional communication skills, capable of explaining complex security topics to executives, engineers, clients, and nontechnical audiences • Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and scale high-performing teams in fast-paced, high-stakes environments • Consultative mindset with the ability to build rapport, trust, and influence at all organizational levels • Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or related field (or equivalent experience) • Experience building and leading security programs in regulated environments; eDiscovery, legal technology, or digital forensics strongly preferred • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or similar are preferred Benefits • Generous paid time off, offering various time off options to help employees maintain a work-life balance, such as vacation, paid sick leave, parental leave, paid jury leave, and more! • Comprehensive health, dental, vision and supplemental benefits packages that include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, to promote the health of our employees. • Remote-friendly, flexible working culture, where you can apply to work from several global locations. • A focus on continuous professional development through various training and education reimbursement programs. • A diverse and inclusive workplace where we all learn, grow, and achieve the greatest heights…together. • Equity incentives and company bonus programs; that way, we all share in the success of KLDiscovery. • Free, fun, interactive and incentivized global wellness program that promotes the wellbeing of our employees plus offers a wide range of perks and discounts! • Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) because we all could use a little help and support every now and then. • 401(k) with employer match, to help our employees achieve financial success. • KLD supports the communities where our employees live and offers a paid community service day for employees to volunteer with what resonates with them. • To keep our furry, 4-legged family members healthy, KLD employees can opt for Pet Insurance. Company Overview • KLDiscovery provides technology-enabled services & software to help law firms, corporations, government agencies. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Mclean, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • KLDiscovery has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job