CISO

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Define and take ownership of Eon's comprehensive security strategy, roadmap, and budget.

• Update the CEO, executive team, and board regarding security posture, risks, and investment priorities.

• Build and lead the security department, which includes hiring, structuring, and developing the team.

• Develop security policies, standards, and a framework for risk management.

• Manage compliance with SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, and FedRAMP, including overseeing audits and ensuring continuous preparedness.

• Create a formal enterprise risk management program that encompasses third-party and vendor risks.

• Update policies and controls as regulatory and customer compliance requirements change.

• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to integrate secure-by-design principles into architecture and the software development lifecycle.

• Oversee detection, response, and vulnerability management.

• Lead incident response efforts and crisis management activities.

• Assess and deploy security tools for a cloud-native, multi-environment platform.

• Provide guidance to enterprise customers and prospects on security matters, assisting with security reviews, RFPs, and due diligence.

• Collaborate with Sales and Solutions Engineering to expedite strategic deals.

• Represent Eon's security initiatives externally, engaging with customers, at industry events, and within the broader security community.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity.

• More than 5 years in senior security leadership roles (CISO, VP Security, or Head of Security) within an enterprise SaaS or cloud organization.

• Proven experience in building and expanding a security program from the ground up.

• Extensive, hands-on expertise in cloud, SaaS, infrastructure security, and data protection.

• Direct responsibility for SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, and FedRAMP programs, including managing audits and certifications.

• Exceptional executive-level communication abilities, including the capability to present to boards, executives, and enterprise clients.

• Experience in recruiting, managing, and developing a security team.

• The judgment and speed necessary to operate as a true owner in a fast-paced, high-growth setting.

• Experience with regulated environments and public sector security programs (FedRAMP, StateRAMP) is desirable.

• A background in cloud infrastructure, data protection, or backup and recovery products is advantageous.

• CISSP, CISM, or CCSP certifications are considered a plus.

• Experience in scaling a security function during periods of hypergrowth is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Direct access to the CEO and board.

• An opportunity to shape Eon's security program and team from the outset.

• A high-impact role that directly facilitates enterprise trust, revenue growth, and category leadership.

• Supported by $500M raised and a $4B valuation from Sequoia, Lightspeed, Greenoaks, BOND, and Elad Gil.