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CISO

Eon
Location
US - Remote
Posted
1 month ago
Department
R&D
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years in cybersecurity
  • 5+ years in senior security leadership (CISO, VP Security, or Head of Security) at an enterprise SaaS or cloud company
  • Track record of building and scaling a security program from the ground up
  • Deep, hands-on knowledge of cloud, SaaS, infrastructure security, and data protection
  • Direct ownership of SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, and FedRAMP programs
  • Proven experience as an executive-level communicator
Nice to have
  • Experience with regulated environments and public sector security programs (FedRAMP, StateRAMP)
  • Background in cloud infrastructure, data protection, or backup and recovery products
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP
  • Experience scaling a security function through hypergrowth (Series C and beyond)
What the job really is

Eon is seeking its first Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead and expand its security capabilities as the company grows. The CISO will be responsible for developing the security strategy, managing compliance, and leading the security team while acting as a trusted advisor to customers and representing the company's security posture externally. This role involves close collaboration with various departments and the opportunity to shape the security organization from the ground up.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role involves significant responsibility in shaping security from the ground up
  • CISO experience at an enterprise level is highly preferred, which may limit candidates without this background
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