Chief Information Security Officer (Insurtech)

TL;DR

Chief Information Security Officer (Cybersecurity): Leading cybersecurity strategy, security operations, and governance, risk, and compliance for a publicly traded insurance carrier with an accent on regulatory compliance and SOC 2 programs. Focus on protecting enterprise systems against evolving threats, managing SOX audit cycles, and reporting cybersecurity posture to the Board of Directors.

Location: Hybrid in Morristown, NJ or Austin, TX

Salary: $237,500 - $390,000

Company

hirify.global provides tailored insurance coverage and preventative maintenance plans for homeowners through an intuitive, modern experience.

What you will do

• Develop and execute the enterprise cybersecurity strategy aligned with business risk and regulatory requirements.
• Build and lead security operations, including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Own the end-to-end SOC 2 program and the governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) function.
• Manage identity governance, privacy, data protection strategy, and third-party risk programs.
• Report cybersecurity posture, risk trends, and incident activity to the Board of Directors and Audit and Risk Committee.
• Lead disaster recovery, business continuity planning, and the enterprise Incident Response Plan.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role (CISO, VP of Security).
• Experience at a regulated, publicly traded company with direct involvement in SOX audit cycles.
• Proven track record of end-to-end ownership of a SOC 2 program.
• Strong GRC background and experience navigating multi-regulator environments.
• Ability to present risk and incident information to boards of directors and regulators.
• Must be based in or be able to work in Morristown, NJ or Austin, TX.

Nice to have

• Experience in the insurance, Insurtech, or fintech industries.
• Familiarity with privacy frameworks like CCPA/CPRA.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CISA.
• Background in security engineering or application security.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% employer-covered dental & vision).
• 401(k) retirement plan, FSA, and employer-paid life insurance.
• Equity compensation eligibility.
• Flexible Time Off and a 12-week parental leave program.
• Professional training and internal career growth opportunities.
• Onsite perks including snacks, drinks, and catered lunches.