Chief Information Security Officer – CISO

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Chief Information Security Officer leading and evolving enterprise security programs for a fintech company. This role demands regulatory expertise in banking security and proactive risk management.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and continuously mature the enterprise Information Security Program.
Align controls and architecture with NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, FFIEC guidance, PCI DSS, and SOC requirements.
Conduct proactive program assessments and identify security gaps before they become issues, working cross-functionally to execute upon risk mitigation objectives.
Develop and execute a multi-year security roadmap aligned to business growth and regulatory expectations.
Present clear, risk-based recommendations to executive leadership and the Board.
Translate strategy into measurable execution plans with defined milestones.
Drive remediation of audit, regulatory, and penetration testing findings.
Ensure strong incident response, vulnerability management, and change management and development programs.
Implement metrics that demonstrate real risk reduction and program effectiveness.
Deliver results.
Lead and develop a high-performing Information Security team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive experience in information security leadership.
Significant experience in banking, financial services, or regulated fintech.
Deep knowledge of:
NIST CSF & NIST 800-53
FFIEC guidance
PCI DSS
SOC audits
Experience leading cloud-first security programs (AWS and/or GCP).
Demonstrated ability to independently assess risk and make defensible decisions.
Strong executive communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
Experience operating in high-growth or fast-changing environments.
Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC or equivalent.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Cash Bonus and Equity Options commensurate with the role level and experience.
Fully Remote.
401(k) plan.
Insurance - Health, Dental and Vision.
Time Off.

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Hard Skills & Tools

NIST CSFNIST 800-53FFIEC guidancePCI DSSSOC auditsrisk assessmentincident responsevulnerability managementchange managementcloud security

Soft Skills

executive communicationcross-functional leadershiprisk-based decision makingteam developmentresults delivery

Certifications

CISSPCISMCRISC