Chief Information Security Officer

Description
We are looking for an experienced Chief Information Security Officer to provide strategic technology and security leadership for a mission-driven nonprofit in Boston, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a senior leader who can evaluate current risk exposure, strengthen protection of sensitive donor and client information, and shape a practical roadmap for cybersecurity, data governance, and resilience. The position combines executive-level advisory work with hands-on involvement in infrastructure, disaster recovery planning, and security operations in a Microsoft 365 and Azure-based environment.

Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive security and IT risk strategy aligned with the organization's mission, operational needs, and compliance expectations. Assess the current technology landscape and produce a prioritized roadmap covering cybersecurity improvements, data governance, business continuity, and disaster recovery readiness. Lead gap analyses focused on data protection, incident response, network security, backup practices, and overall resilience against breaches or service disruptions.

Establish and refine policies for information handling, document classification, retention, and archiving to better safeguard confidential legal, community, and donor records. Partner with leadership, the internal IT manager, and external service providers to strengthen day-to-day security operations and improve oversight of help desk and technology vendors. Provide senior guidance on protecting cloud and on-premises systems, including Microsoft 365, Azure services, shared file environments, servers, and network infrastructure.

Support planning and execution for critical technology upgrades and security enhancements while minimizing operational risk to the organization. Advise on incident preparedness by defining response procedures, escalation paths, and recovery approaches for cyber threats, system outages, and data integrity events. Deliver practical recommendations to executive stakeholders on technology priorities, risk posture, and investments needed to support long-term organizational stability.

Requirements
10+ years of experience leading information security, technology risk, or enterprise IT strategy initiatives in complex environments. Proven success building cybersecurity programs, risk management frameworks, and recovery strategies that protect sensitive and confidential information. Strong background in IT strategy, executive leadership, and development of business, application, engineering, or capability roadmaps. Hands-on knowledge of cloud and infrastructure environments, including Microsoft 365, Azure, backup systems, disaster recovery processes, and server administration.

Experience conducting risk assessments across security, operations, vendors, and data management practices, with the ability to turn findings into actionable plans. Familiarity with network and perimeter security concepts, including firewall technologies such as Cisco ASA, and broader security controls. Ability to work effectively with internal teams, external vendors, and executive stakeholders in a values-driven organization with a fast-moving environment.

Excellent communication and advisory skills, with the ability to balance strategic planning and hands-on execution in a fractional leadership capacity. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed.

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