Cybersecurity & Risk Management Executive Search

 

Recruiting high performing CISOs, cybersecurity, and risk management executives

The need for security and risk executives has never been so high. Cybersecurity attacks from a variety of threat actors are increasing at a rapid speed, forcing companies of all sizes to defend against threats that are becoming more widespread and commonplace by the day. As the number of jobs in the space continues to outpace the supply of professionals, organizations across all industries partner with JM Search to access our extensive networks of top-flight CISO and other security executives with proven track records of leading businesses through dynamic, rapidly changing threat environments.

Proven experience recruiting security and risk leaders

At JM Search, we’ve built a highly experienced and deeply connected team of cybersecurity experts dedicated to matching exceptional security and risk leaders with private equity-backed, private, and public companies. Our specialized recruiting team includes former cybersecurity CEOs and other deeply experienced technology search consultants who know first-hand the critical importance of getting it right when hiring executives to lead security and risk functions and are dedicated to supporting the ever-evolving needs of our clients. Since 1980, we’ve expected nothing less and neither should you.

“The JM Search Team served as more than a recruiter – they were valuable partners to Ulta Beauty in filling our critical leadership role. Executing quickly and decisively, they delivered a robust slate of high-quality candidates in short order. I especially appreciated their hands on approach as the team was highly communicative, responsive and took the necessary time to understand our culture in order to find the best possible candidate. Thank you, JM Search, for your unwavering commitment to Ulta Beauty’s success; we look forward to an ongoing partnership.”

Kecia Steelman

COO

Ulta Beauty

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Executive positions recruited

Our team is comprised of former C-level executives and deeply experienced executive recruiting experts that know how to assess top talent across the following key roles:

  • Chief Security Officer (CSO)
  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
  • Chief Technology Risk Officer
  • Deputy CISO
  • Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance
  • Head of Security Operations
  • Head of Security Architecture
  • Head of Product Security
  • Head of Identity & Access Management

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CISO, cybersecurity & risk management executive search

In today’s  landscape where security and risk management are critical for all businesses, JM Search excels at recruiting top-tier security executives, including Chief Security Officers and Chief Information Security Officers. Partner with us to access our dedicated team of risk and security experts with decades of experience and deep networks of top-tier CISO and risk management talent. 

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