Chief Information Security Officer – CISO

Transact Campus

. Define and evolve a multi-year enterprise security roadmap across all three business units, aligned to business objectives and risk appetite .

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeAtlanta • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $280,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and evolve a multi-year enterprise security roadmap across all three business units, aligned to business objectives and risk appetite
Serve as primary security advisor to the executive leadership team and primary security liaison to Roper Technologies
Lead the unification of security programs, toolsets, and policies inherited from Transact and CBORD
Lead Security Operations, GRC, Application Security, and Cloud Security functions
Own SOC 2, PCI DSS, HITRUST, TX-RAMP, GovRAMP, FERPA, and HIPAA compliance programs
Secure SaaS platforms and cloud environments through secure SDLC, vulnerability management, and penetration testing programs
Partner with Engineering and Product to embed security by design without impeding delivery velocity
Establish AI security governance to manage AI tool adoption and AI-specific risks across the organization
Lead or manage security operations (SIEM, EDR, XDR, threat intelligence) through in-house, MSSP, or hybrid models
Own the incident response program and business continuity / disaster recovery testing
Oversee corporate IT security including endpoint protection, patch management, and identity hygiene
Establish cross-business unit security governance to drive consistency while accommodating domain-specific requirements
Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing security team; manage external vendors, MSSPs, and auditors
Maintain and evolve the public Security and Trust Center

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years in information security, with 4+ years as CISO, Deputy CISO, or VP of Security
Proven leadership at a B2B SaaS or cloud-native company; experience scaling security through mergers, acquisitions, or platform consolidation
Deep expertise in cloud security architecture (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP), secure SDLC, and modern threat detection and response
Hands-on leadership of SOC 2 Type II and PCI DSS audits; PCI Level 1 experience strongly valued. HITRUST, GovRAMP, or TX-RAMP experience is a plus
Experience with FERPA, HIPAA, or other education and healthcare regulatory frameworks
Demonstrated ability to communicate security risk to non-technical executives, boards, and parent company leadership
Track record building and scaling security teams, including organizational design and vendor management
Experience in a portfolio company or PE-backed environment is a plus.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field required; Master’s or MBA preferred
CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CISA, CRISC, or CCISO strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive executive compensation package including base salary and performance-based incentive
Comprehensive benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud security architecturesecure SDLCvulnerability managementpenetration testingincident responseendpoint protectionpatch managementthreat intelligenceSOC 2 compliancePCI DSS compliance

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteam buildingvendor managementorganizational designstrategic planningrisk managementcross-functional collaborationexecutive advisorygovernance

Certifications

CISSPCISMCCSPCISACRISCCCISO