Head of Information Security – CISO
Posted 2026-05-06
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
- Job Description:
- Define, implement, and oversee enterprise-wide information security and risk management strategy
- Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing security organization
- Manage security budget, technology investments, and vendor relationships
- Establish and maintain risk management framework to prioritize security risks
- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and standards
- Oversee security audits and regulatory examinations
- Define and govern security architecture for cloud-native environments
- Develop, test, and lead the Security Incident Response Plan (SIRP)
- Manage the Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Plan (BCP) efforts
- Provide clear reporting on organization's security posture to executive team and board
- Requirements:
- 5 - 10 years of progressive experience in Information Security and Cyber Risk Management
- 3-5 years in a senior leadership role (Director, VP, or CISO)
- Demonstrable experience in the Fintech or regulated financial services industry
- Deep expertise in regulatory frameworks like PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or similar
- Hands-on experience securing modern cloud-native environments (e.g., AWS, GCP)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Benefits:
- unlimited paid time off
- 401(k) match
- monthly wellness stipend
- health/ dental/ vision insurance options
- disability coverage
- paid parental leave
- flexible spending account (for childcare and healthcare)
- life insurance
- remote-friendly work environment