KLDiscovery India · 1 month ago
Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
15+ years expKLDiscovery is a global leader in eDiscovery, compliance, and data management solutions. They are seeking a strategic VP, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead global Information Security teams, shape cyber security strategy, and ensure compliance across business operations while maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of company systems and data.
Law Practice
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
Qualification
Required
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)
Preferred
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
High-performance laptop computer
Options for wireless headset or external speaker
Up to two 24” 2K monitors
Mobile phone for business use
Generous paid time off
Comprehensive health, dental, vision and supplemental benefits packages
Remote-friendly, flexible working culture
Continuous professional development through various training and education reimbursement programs
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Equity incentives and company bonus programs
Free, fun, interactive and incentivized global wellness program
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) with employer match
Paid community service day
Pet Insurance
Company
KLDiscovery India
KLDiscovery India provides technology-enabled services and software to help law firms, corporations, government agencies and consumers solve complex data challenges.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase