Chief Information Security Officer - Future Electronics Company

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Job Summary

Step into the role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and become the strategic cybersecurity leader for our innovative Electronics company. As the Chief Information Security Officer, you will be at the forefront of our global cybersecurity strategy, leading a diverse team across multiple continents to safeguard our digital assets and drive innovation in the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats As a key member of the Global Leadership Team (GLT), you will report directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and have responsibilities to the Board of Directors. Your mission will be to leverage an industry-leading cybersecurity program and help build out the strategy and capability of the newly forming Electronics Company. We are looking for a dynamic and seasoned security and compliance professional who possesses a deep understanding of cyber threats, incident response, compliance, vulnerability management, Identity and Access Management (IAM), impactful communications, and stakeholder management. The ideal candidate excels in identifying solutions and opportunities, embraces change, and aligns security initiatives with business objectives.

This mission-critical role is based at our corporate office in Wilmington, DE, and will follow the hybrid work schedule of 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain the cybersecurity strategic roadmap and define a clear vision with measurable objectives.

• Take charge of information security risks by implementing cutting-edge controls and mitigations to ensure our defenses are always one step ahead of the cyber threat actors.

• Co-lead the Cybersecurity Incident Review Committee (“CIRC”), a subcommittee of the Disclosure Committee, and coordinate directly with the Crisis Management Team (CMT) in the event of a critical cyber emergency.

• Keep an industry leading compliance program that is compliant with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, etc).

• Champion the protection of our intellectual property by prioritizing information lifecycle management and providing secure access to sensitive data.

• Plan and execute expansion and/or upgrades to core security programs (Modern Manufacturing Security, 3rd party Cyber Risk, etc.)

• Craft and enforce robust information security policies and standards that will become the backbone of our security framework.

• Take ownership of financial decisions, ensuring the organization operates with the right balance of people and technology while operating on budget.

Education & Experience

Required:

• 12+ years of cybersecurity experience at a global organization as a director, deputy CISO, or current CISO

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or related field, such as Computer Engineering, Computer Forensics, Cybersecurity or Information Systems

• Experience with current cyber threat landscape, attack methodologies, risk mitigations and remediation methods

• Experience with IT general controls, auditing principles and collaborating with internal and external auditors

• Experience with data privacy regulations (SOX, GDPR, PII) and compliance (PCI)

• Experience with security frameworks, such as NIST

• Experience building and leading a diverse and global team

• Strong communicator (verbal and written); ability to talk to different disciplines of stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• Proven ability to lead and work with multi-cultural, global project teams and facilitating workshops

• Ability to lead both internal and third-party technical resources

Preferred:

• One or more certifications preferred: e.g., CISSP or CISM with Identity and Access Management (IAM) Industry affiliations preferred

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On May 22, 2024, we announced a plan to separate our Electronics and Water businesses in a tax-free manner to its shareholders. On January 15, 2025, we announced that we are targeting November 1, 2025, for the completion of the intended separation of the Electronics business (the “Intended Electronics Separation”)*. We also announced that we would retain the Water business. We are committed to ensuring a smooth and successful separation process for the Future Electronics business. We look forward to welcoming new talent interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.

(1)The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing.  For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont’s announcement.

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