Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

We are seeking a strategic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our information security program and corporate IT operations. The CISO will partner closely with executive leadership, Engineering, Product, Legal, and Business teams to build a scalable, resilient security and IT organization.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in information security, with deep expertise in cloud, application, and infrastructure security
• 5+ years in senior security leadership roles (CISO, VP, or Director), including building or scaling security programs
• Experience leading corporate IT operations or working closely with IT leadership in modern, cloud-first environments
• Proven success leading SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, or similar compliance initiatives in growth-stage technology companies
• Strong background in AWS security, DevSecOps, automation, and modern security tooling
• Hands-on familiarity with enterprise IT systems such as identity providers (e.g., Okta, Azure AD), MDM/UEM, ITSM platforms, and SaaS management
• Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting to executive teams and Boards
• A people-first leadership style, with a track record of building inclusive, high-performing teams
• Experience with consumer platforms, student data privacy, payments, or streaming media is a plus

Benefits

• Multiple medical insurance plans to choose from
• Dental, vision life and disability insurance
• Employee Emergency Fund
• Company equity (stock options)
• Open PTO policy
• 401K plan with company match
• Hybrid/flexible work environment