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Deputy CISO

Deepwatch
Location
Remote
Posted
11 days ago
Department
InfoSec
Salary
$200,000 - $215,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of progressive experience across cybersecurity, IT, security operations, cloud security, compliance, risk, or related technical leadership roles
  • 5+ years of people leadership experience, including managing teams, leaders, 1:1s, performance expectations, and department operating rhythms
  • Proven ability to run a security department or major security program with minimal supervision
  • Strong hands-on understanding of security, IT, cloud, compliance, privacy, and risk operating models
  • Experience rebuilding or maturing a security program, including controls, processes, metrics, governance, and reporting
  • Demonstrated experience managing audits, compliance programs, evidence collection, control tracking, remediation, and executive communication
Nice to have
  • Experience in SaaS, cloud-first, managed security services, MDR, or technology-driven environments
  • Deep experience with frameworks and standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI, HIPAA, NIST, GDPR, CCPA, and ISO 42001
  • Experience with cloud security architecture and governance across AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Familiarity with GRC platforms, ServiceNow, SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management platforms, identity platforms, and security operations tooling
  • Strong financial acumen, including budget planning, vendor management, resource planning, and headcount planning
What the job really is

The Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Deputy CISO) at Deepwatch will assist the CISO in managing the Information Security department, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring alignment with business needs. This role involves leading teams, driving security initiatives across various domains, and maintaining accountability for project execution and compliance. The Deputy CISO will also represent the security organization in cross-functional meetings and help mature the security program.

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO), 12 company holidays, sick leave and 8-Weeks Paid Parental Leave
  • Unique professional development benefits with Annual 'development dollars' to support our people growth and development
  • Wellness contests and monthly educational programs
  • 401(K) retirement program
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary mentioned, but a range is provided ($200,000 - $215,000)
  • The role requires a high level of hands-on leadership and operational involvement, which may not suit candidates looking for a purely strategic position
  • The position is remote but prefers candidates in the EST timezone, which may limit flexibility for candidates in other time zones.
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