Chief Information Security Officer

Role Overview:
Our client, a global leader in AI/ML-powered Customer Engagement and Experience Platforms, is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead their company-wide information security strategy. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for protecting systems, data, and applications while aligning security initiatives with business goals. This role requires a strong leader with deep technical expertise, a strategic mindset, and a passion for building secure, scalable, and compliant environments, particularly within fast-paced, SaaS, or technology-driven companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and drive the overall information security vision, strategy, and roadmap

• Provide executive-level guidance on risk management, compliance, and emerging threats

• Develop and enforce comprehensive security policies, standards, and procedures

• Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analysis

• Monitor and respond to security threats, alerts, and reports in real-time

• Lead the development and execution of incident response strategies and playbooks

• Ensure compliance with frameworks and regulations like ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2, etc.

• Promote a culture of security through ongoing training and awareness programs

• Oversee the implementation and management of tools like SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and encryption

• Partner with engineering teams to integrate security into the SDLC

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field

• Advanced certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CEH, or equivalent

• 12 years of experience in information security, with leadership in enterprise environments

• Strong background in SaaS or technology-led companies

• Deep knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance standards (GDPR, SOC 2)

• Expertise in cloud security (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

• Strong communication and leadership skills to influence at all levels

• Hands-on experience with security tools (SAST, DAST, SIEM, IDS/IPS, encryption)

• Analytical and data-driven approach to problem-solving Role Overview:

Our client, a global leader in AI/ML-powered Customer Engagement and Experience Platforms, is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead their company-wide information security strategy. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for protecting systems, data, and applications while aligning security initiatives with business goals. This role requires a strong leader with deep technical expertise, a strategic mindset, and a passion for building secure, scalable, and compliant environments, particularly within fast-paced, SaaS, or technology-driven companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and drive the overall information security vision, strategy, and roadmap

• Provide executive-level guidance on risk management, compliance, and emerging threats

• Develop and enforce comprehensive security policies, standards, and procedures

• Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analysis

• Monitor and respond to security threats, alerts, and reports in real-time

• Lead the development and execution of incident response strategies and playbooks

• Ensure compliance with frameworks and regulations like ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2, etc.

• Promote a culture of security through ongoing training and awareness programs

• Oversee the implementation and management of tools like SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and encryption

• Partner with engineering teams to integrate security into the SDLC

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field

• Advanced certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CEH, or equivalent

• 12 years of experience in information security, with leadership in enterprise environments

• Strong background in SaaS or technology-led companies

• Deep knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance standards (GDPR, SOC 2)

• Expertise in cloud security (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

• Strong communication and leadership skills to influence at all levels

• Hands-on experience with security tools (SAST, DAST, SIEM, IDS/IPS, encryption)

• Analytical and data-driven approach to problem-solving