Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

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Based in or with easy access to the US East Coast or UK/Ireland, comfortable leading remote teams across the US, EU, UK, and IndiaFull-TimeExecutive

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Job Details

Experience: 7–12 years of experience in information security
Required Skills: AWSAzureSaaS

Requirements

7–12 years of experience in information security, with demonstrated senior leadership (e.g., CISO, Director, or Head of Security) within a SaaS or technology environment
Strong understanding of application security and secure software development
Strong working knowledge of compliance frameworks including ISO 27001 and SOC 2, with hands-on experience managing or achieving these certifications
Solid understanding of GDPR compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience securing complex, multi-cloud environments (AWS and Azure) alongside on-premises data centre infrastructure
Awareness of AI security practices and risks, including securing AI-powered product features and governing internal AI tool usage
Willing to travel periodically to our offices in New York, London, or Belfast

Responsibilities

Define and execute the company’s information security strategy, roadmap, policies, and standards
Define and enforce internal IT security policies, covering endpoint security, access management, and controls suited to a remote, globally distributed workforce
Maintain and build upon our existing certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II), and drive expansion of SOC 2 coverage across our full product portfolio
Ensure compliance with GDPR and applicable data protection regulations across our EU and global client base, and support the organisation’s future pathway toward ISO 42001 for AI governance
Partner with Engineering to embed security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Provide guidance on secure architecture and development planning
Oversee vulnerability management and remediation efforts
Own the external security posture of our client-facing products and solutions, ensuring security is embedded from design through to deployment
Define and implement a framework for securing AI-powered features and capabilities embedded within our products, including the security of AI agents, models, and associated infrastructure
Govern the safe and compliant use of AI tools internally, including copilots and AI agents used by our workforce
Oversee security aspects of client support operations, ensuring strong controls and responsiveness
Act as a key escalation point for security-related client matters
Support customer audits, security questionnaires, and due diligence processes
Identify, assess, and manage security risks across the business
Lead incident response planning and execution
Continuously improve detection and response capabilities
Act as a trusted advisor to the CTO and broader executive leadership on security risks, strategy, and emerging threats
Work in close partnership with the Head of IT/Operations, and collaborate across Product, Engineering, and Client teams globally to align security priorities with business objectives
Build and scale security awareness across the organisation, including a remote and globally distributed workforce
Grow and shape the security function over time, with the opportunity to build out direct reports as the function matures

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