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Chief Information Security Officer

Hays
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/6/2025

Job Description : Position : Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Location : The Bay Area (Relocation Package Available)

Compensation : Base Salary of $400,000 Bonus and RSU / LTI, Total Compensation up to $900,000

About Us : We are a dynamic startup poised for accelerated growth over the next three years. Our mission is to innovate and lead in our industry, and we are looking for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to join our executive team and drive our cybersecurity strategy.

Position Overview : The CISO will be responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and securing our AI data centers. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in building security programs within fast-growing startups. The ideal candidate will have strong relationship management skills with US government entities and international experience, particularly with UAE ministries and federal authorities.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Cybersecurity Strategy : Design and implExement a robust cybersecurity strategy aligned with our business goals.
  • Compliance : Lead efforts to achieve and maintain FedRAMP compliance for federal integration.
  • AI Data Centers : Ensure the security of osur AI data centers, protecting sensitive data and infrastructure.
  • Government Relations : Manage relationships with key US government entities, including the White House, Congress, and Senate.
  • International Relations : Develop and maintain relationships with UAE ministries and federal authorities.
  • Adaptability : Quickly pivot and adapt to the continuously changing business landscape.

Qualifications :

  • Proven experience in building and leading cybersecurity programs within startups.
  • Expertise in designing and implementing cybersecurity strategies.
  • Experience implementing DevSecOps strategies within cloud infrastructure and application development lifecycles.
  • Experience with FedRAMP compliance and federal integration.
  • Strong knowledge of securing AI data centers.
  • Excellent relationship management skills with US government entities.
  • International experience, particularly with UAE ministries and federal authorities.
  • Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Experience building cyber programs from the ground up, including people, processes, and tools.
  • Benefits :

  • Competitive base salary of $400,000.
  • Performance-based bonuses.
  • Stock options and long-term incentives (RSU / LTI). Total compensation circa $850,000 - $900,000 per annum.
  • Comprehensive relocation package to The Bay Area.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan.
  • How to Apply : Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications.

    Join us and be a part of a team that is shaping the future of our industry!

    Salary : $400,000

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