Director, Field Information Security Officer (Field CISO)

Location: Massachusetts, United States of America

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

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Thales is hiring an experience Director, Field Chief Information Security Officer (Field CISO) who will serve as a trusted security advisor to our clients, helping them navigate complex cybersecurity challenges. This role involves working closely with executives, security teams, and stakeholders to develop and implement security strategies tailored to their business needs. You will act as a bridge between our organization and our customers, ensuring they are equipped with the right security solutions and best practices to mitigate cyber risks.

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with applicable federal law, state law (the California Fair Chance Act), and local ordinances (San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County’s Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers).

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Serve as a strategic security advisor to clients, understanding their business objectives and aligning cybersecurity strategies accordingly.

• Develop and present cybersecurity roadmaps, risk assessments, and compliance strategies.

• Advocate for security best practices, helping organizations improve their security posture.

• Work closely with internal teams, including sales, engineering, and product development, to support security clients’ initiatives.

• Stay current with emerging threats, compliance regulations, and industry trends to provide clients with relevant insights.

• Conduct executive-level briefings and technical discussions to effectively communicate risk management strategies and roadmap progress.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in leadership, advisory, or CISO-level roles.

• Deep understanding of security frameworks, compliance standards, and risk management methodologies.

• Strong technical knowledge of cloud security, network security, identity management, and threat intelligence.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience working with enterprise customers and advising on security strategies.

• Ability to travel as needed (up to 30%) to meet with clients and attend industry events.

• Experience with regulatory and compliance requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GLBA, etc.

• Experience with developing and implementing cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and Zero Trust.

• Experience with Data Protection, Application Security, IAM, and Cloud Security.

The anticipated TTC range for this role is $50,540.00 - $93,860.00 USD Annual. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law. 

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community! https://careers.thalesgroup.com/global/en/jointalentcommunity. You can upload your CV and our recruiters can get in touch with any new opportunities that may be of interest to you.

What We Offer:

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance.

• Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period. 

• Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off. 

• Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program. 

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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