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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Obsidian Security
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Corporate
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 15+ years in information security
  • 5+ years in a senior leadership role (CISO, VP/Deputy CISO, Sr. Director of Security, or equivalent)
  • Deep experience building and scaling security teams across product security, security architecture, infrastructure protection, and enterprise risk management
  • Strong track record securing cloud-native SaaS environments
  • Experience developing AI governance frameworks and familiarity with AI/ML attack surfaces
  • Experience operating as a customer-facing security executive
Nice to have
  • Master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Experience at a cybersecurity vendor
  • Background in critical infrastructure security
  • Hands-on experience deploying AI/ML within security operations
  • Experience securing AI features within a commercial SaaS product
What the job really is

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Obsidian Security will lead the internal security program and serve as a key security leader for customers and partners. Responsibilities include designing a global security strategy, managing cyber risk, overseeing security architecture and operations, and ensuring product security. The CISO will also engage in cross-functional partnerships, represent the company externally, and lead a high-performing security team.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation with equity and 401k
  • Comprehensive healthcare with dental and vision coverage
  • Flexible paid time off and paid holiday time off
  • 12 weeks of new parent or family leave
  • Personal and professional development resources
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the company's current security challenges or areas needing immediate attention
  • The role requires significant experience and may be demanding in terms of leadership and strategic responsibilities
  • Base salary range provided, but actual compensation may vary based on multiple factors
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