Montrose Environmental Group
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
drives our approach to security and risk management. The CISO role is pivotal in safeguarding our business, our clients, and our mission, moving beyond compliance optics to build a resilient, risk-based security culture that enables growth and innovation.This is not a checkbox compliance role. This is enterprise security leadership with real-world impact: embedding security into every layer of our technology stack, business processes, and product delivery. If you're energized by building robust security programs, closing material risk gaps, and enabling modern engineering workflows, this role is built for you. The Role The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) owns the strategy, architecture, and execution of Montrose's enterprise security program. The CISO leads a cross-functional security team (Governance, Risk & Compliance, Security Operations, Identity & Access Management) and partners with Legal, Infrastructure, Applications, and Product Engineering to deliver a comprehensive, scalable, and audit-ready security posture. Our mission is supported by our principles: We Value Our People, We Value Our Community, We Value Our Clients, We Value Our Shareholders. We differentiate ourselves with diverse talent. We care for the well-being and development of our people. So, we offer:Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $275,000 - $300,000 USD; eligible for annual bonus of 30-40% Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage 401k with a competitive 4% employer match Key Responsibilities Qualifications 10+ years of experience leading enterprise security programs and teams (GRC, SecOps, IAM) with direct CIO reporting. Proven ability to operationalize policy lifecycle management, incident response, and audit readiness. Ability to communicate effectively with executives, technical teams, and business leaders. Experience preparing for or implementing SOC 2/ISO 27001 audits and CMMC enclaves. Why This Role Is Compelling Montrose's ability to win and If you want to drive meaningful change, influence business outcomes, and lead a security program that is respected as a business partner - not just a gatekeeper - this is the role.Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today and prepare for what's coming tomorrow. With 3,400 employees across 100+ locations worldwide, Montrose combines deep local knowledge with an integrated approach to design, engineering, and operations, enabling Montrose to respond effectively and efficiently to the unique requirements of each project. From comprehensive air measurement and laboratory services to regulatory compliance, emergency response, permitting, engineering, and remediation, Montrose delivers innovative and practical solutions that keep its clients on top of their immediate needs - and well ahead of the strategic curve. For more information, visit We're blazing new trails. Forget everything you think you know about how environmental companies work. Montrose Environmental Group was designed from the ground up to deliver a better experience and better outcomes for both our clients and our employees.We're growing rapidly-with a purpose. We're bringing the best minds on board, and giving them the freedom to focus on what matters most: coming up with ingenious, effective ways to measure, assess, and address real-world situations. The kind that face industries of all kinds right now, and the kind that we want to be the first to see on the horizon.When we do that, we add value. We create opportunities for our clients and ourselves. We grow. We learn. We make a real difference in the world around us. You can help lead the way. Montrose is committed to being an inclusive workplace. Montrose is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. You can read more about EEO or view the . If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email . If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail or call . This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.