Regional CISO - Americas

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The Regional CISO is the senior cybersecurity leader responsible for driving the organization's security strategy and posture across the region. This role serves as a trusted advisor to business leadership , ensuring cybersecurity is embedded into business growth, client engagements, and digital transformation initiatives. The Regional CISO combines strategic leadership, operational oversight, and client-facing engagement to manage cyber risk, support M&A activities, ensure adherence to regional compliance & regulatory requirements, drive strong security culture, and position cybersecurity as a competitive differentiator. R oles & Responsibilities Strategic Advisor to Business Leadership Act as a trusted cybersecurity advisor to regional executives and business leaders Translate cyber risks into business impact, risk appetite, and decision frameworks Enable secure adoption of digital, cloud, and AI-driven initiatives Align regional security priorities with global strategy and business objectives Client CISO / Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the primary cybersecurity interface for key clients and stakeholders Build trusted relationship with Client CISOs / Cybersecurity stakeholders Represent the organization in executive forums, audits, and security reviews Support Business Growth Partner with sales and business teams in Client discussions and executive briefings, RFP/RFI responses, Security due diligence and assurance activities Articulate the organization's security capabilities as a business differentiator Support deal closure by addressing client security requirements and concerns Mergers & Acquisitions Lead cybersecurity due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures Assess target organizations for Security maturity and control gaps Provide risk-based recommendations to support deal decisions Define and drive secure integration and identity consolidation strategies Entities Cybersecurity Operations Oversight Provide oversight of regional cybersecurity operations including Threat detection and response, Incident management and crisis readiness, Vulnerability and risk management Ensure alignment with global SOC while addressing regional threat landscape Drive improvements in MTTD, MTTR, and operational resilience Foster a Security-First Culture Champion security-by-design and secure-by-default principles Ensure compliance with regional regulations (e.g., DPDP, GDPR, etc.) Drive adoption of modern security approaches such as Zero Trust, Identity-first security, AI-driven detection and response, AI governance and model risk management frameworks

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City: New Jersey State/Province: New Jersey Posting Start Date: 4/9/26 Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients' most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com. Job Description: Job Description Role: Regional CISO, Americas Location: New Jersey preferred.

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