CISO/VP, Data Security

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

📋 Description

• Oversee all cybersecurity activities within the organization, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity legislation, industry standards, and state regulations.

• Develop and manage the company's cybersecurity program, keeping it up-to-date and compliant at all times.

• Determine suitable security measures for the company's technological framework and threat landscape.

• Direct the organization's cybersecurity defense strategy.

• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to integrate security considerations into solutions from the outset.

• Provide strategic cybersecurity insights and influence significant business decisions through a security perspective.

• Act as the principal liaison with regulators during audits and throughout the year.

• Review and endorse cybersecurity policies, procedures, and written supervisory guidelines.

• Identify and document vulnerabilities in assets as well as internal and external threats.

• Conduct audits of critical security and continuity practices.

• Lead the selection, implementation, and monitoring of cybersecurity controls across the company’s systems, communications, physical offices, encryption, and remote customer access.

• Promote compliance with cybersecurity measures and standards throughout the organization.

• Review the cybersecurity policy annually and make updates as necessary.

• Keep records of policy reviews, actions taken, systems evaluated, and reports generated.

• Manage risks associated with third-party vendors and system dependencies.

• Regularly report to leadership on the status and health of the cybersecurity program.

• Complete a brief two-minute video question as part of the screening process.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, including direct responsibility for a security program.

• A Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline.

• Extensive experience collaborating with security, DevOps, and incident response teams.

• Experience in a highly regulated sector and direct interaction with regulators.

• Knowledge of AWS or other cloud platforms.

• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container technologies.

• Proficient in Python, Golang, or a similar dynamic programming language.

• Experience in data warehousing and data analysis.

• Must currently reside in Latin America (LATAM) or Europe.

• Direct-to-consumer experience is preferred.

• A Master's degree is preferred.

• Comfort and expertise in using AI tools is a strong advantage.

• Basic understanding of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology is a plus.

• A genuine enthusiasm for fintech and cryptocurrency is an added benefit.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlimited paid vacation days each year.

• All national holidays in the U.S.

• 100% remote work flexibility from anywhere in LATAM or Europe.

• Professional home office setup.

• High-visibility leadership position with direct impact on cybersecurity strategy.

• A collaborative and high-trust organizational culture.

• A short two-minute video question as part of the screening process.