Chief Information Security Officer

Job Location:
Corporate Indianapolis
Simon Property Group is seeking a strategic, business-focused CISO to lead the company’s enterprise cybersecurity, cyber-risk, and data privacy program, safeguarding the systems, data, digital platforms, and property operations critical to our business. This position reports to the Chief Technology Officer, has direct access to the Audit Committee, and is based at our corporate headquarters in Indianapolis.
Principal Responsibilities
Set and execute a multi-year, risk-based security strategy and report on cyber risk to the executive team, Audit Committee and Board
Lead secure AI and GenAI adoption, including AI governance, agentic AI and non-human identity controls, and using AI to strengthen our defenses
Protect corporate systems, property operational technology, and the shopper- and tenant-facing platforms that serve millions of people
Lead data privacy controls for Simon+ and other shopper platforms and partner with Legal on privacy matters
Direct 24x7 security operations and incident response, lead incident materiality assessment and support SEC cyber disclosure, and support PCI DSS and SOX compliance
Lead third-party and vendor risk management and resilience, including business continuity, disaster recovery, and ransomware recovery
Partner with Physical Security, Legal, Finance, Property Operations, Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk, and Digital to align security with the business
Build a high-performing team and a security culture that changes everyday behavior
Minimum Qualifications
15+ years in IT and security, including 7+ years in senior security leadership
Experience building an enterprise security program in a large, multi-site organization
Experience presenting cyber risk to a Board
Hands-on leadership through significant security incidents
Experience securing operational technology/IoT and cloud environments
Knowledge of securing GenAI, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS
Public company, REIT, retail, or hospitality experience preferred; CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC a plus
Executive presence, sound judgment under pressure, and a pragmatic, business-enabling approach matter as much as technical depth.