Deputy Chief Information Security Officer

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CISO to develop and maintain the enterprise information security strategy, roadmap, and governance framework.
• Support the day-to-day management of security functions, including operations, engineering, architecture, and GRC.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of security managers and senior technical staff.
• Manage security metrics, reporting, and executive dashboards to provide visibility into risk posture.
• Serve as a key member of the incident response team and lead post-incident reviews.
• Drive alignment between security initiatives and business objectives across the Firm.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in information security, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC.
• Proven experience in both enterprise and cloud-native security environments.
• Experience managing security budgets and vendor relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate security risk to executive audiences in business terms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience leading security through M&A, digital transformation, or periods of rapid growth.
• Deep expertise in identity & access management, application security, or cloud security.

Benefits

• Annual compensation range of $330,000 - $450,000.
• Comprehensive health care and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including sick time and vacation.
• Parental leave and basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

About the Company

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes.