Chief Information Security Officer

Datavisor - Mountain View, CA

Full-time - Executive

Mountain View, CA

Publishing Industries

About the position

As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at DataVisor, you will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive security strategy to safeguard customer data and the company's systems. This role involves close collaboration with executive leadership to align security initiatives with business objectives, ensuring robust protection against evolving cybersecurity threats.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive information security strategy to protect sensitive data and systems.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks across all areas of the business and services.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., SOC 2, PCIDSS, ISO 27001).
• Establish and lead the incident response team, coordinating efforts during security incidents or breaches.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update security policies and best practices across the organization.
• Oversee the cybersecurity budget and resource allocation to ensure effective risk mitigation within budget constraints.
• Assess and manage security aspects of third-party vendors and partners.
• Work closely with engineering, legal, risk management, and other departments to align security initiatives with business objectives.
• Communicate with customers regarding security policies and strategies, and facilitate business teams in completing customer security questionnaires and relevant due diligence requirements.
• Lead initiatives to educate and train employees on security best practices and awareness.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security technologies, threats, and trends, incorporating them into the security strategy as needed.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• CISSP, CISM, CISA, or other relevant certifications strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO/IEC 27001) and security operations (SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS).
• Proven ability to hire, lead, influence, and inspire cross-functional teams and manage change effectively.
• Strong communication skills to translate complex security concepts into business-friendly language.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess and address cybersecurity challenges.
• Ability to align security initiatives with business goals and adapt strategies to changing threat landscapes.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience as a CISO or similar executive role in a high-growth or technology-driven organization.
• Knowledge of cloud security, especially with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments.
• Experience in implementing zero-trust architectures and leading security transformation programs.
• Experience in all aspects of security: compliance, application level security, vulnerability testing, and detection and response.
• Experience working with banking sectors, regulatory bodies or in highly regulated environments.

Benefits

• Top executive level position with competitive salary, stock options, and benefits package.
• Opportunity to build a secure and robust next-gen fraud and risk services for the largest transaction players in the world.
• A collaborative work environment with an emphasis on innovation and security.