Chief Information Security Officer – CISO

Cohere

Chief Information Security Officer at Cohere, defining and leading AI security strategy and risk management. Collaborate with teams to ensure secure AI systems and corporate operations.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute Cohere’s overarching information security strategy in alignment with business priorities and long-term company growth.
Lead Cohere in identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risk across all business functions.
Lead the security architecture strategy across Cohere’s cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring resilient, scalable, and secure systems across the organization.
Build and lead high-performing security teams across multiple disciplines while fostering a strong security-minded culture throughout the organization.
Partner with product, modelling, and engineering teams to support the secure development and deployment of AI systems and enterprise solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A proven track record as a CISO or SVP of Security in high-growth technology organizations — ideally companies building or deploying AI systems at scale.
Strong experiences developing and executing enterprise security programs coupled with experience scaling security capabilities alongside company growth.
Deep expertise across cloud security, DevSecOps, enterprise infrastructure, and AI/ML security, alongside strong familiarity with modern regulatory frameworks, governance expectations, and compliance requirements.
Experience operating within public company environments and an understanding of the complexities of cybersecurity governance, enterprise risk management, audit readiness, and SEC disclosure expectations.
Experience preparing organizations for IPO readiness and scaling security programs through periods of rapid growth is highly valuable.
Experience leading large-scale security organizations, managing budgets, and building strong teams across multiple security disciplines.
An advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

An open and inclusive culture and work environment
Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research
Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks
Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health
100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months
Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement
Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend
6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!)

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Hard Skills & Tools

information security strategysecurity risk assessmentsecurity architecturecloud securityDevSecOpsenterprise infrastructureAI securitymachine learning securitycybersecurity governanceenterprise risk management

Soft Skills

leadershipteam buildingcommunicationstrategic thinkingcollaborationculture buildingproblem-solvingorganizational skillsadaptabilitymentorship