Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

TL;DR

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO): Lead and evolve a global security program that protects internal infrastructure and enables secure, AI-powered cyber risk management with an accent on security operations, AI-native risk strategy, and security governance. Focus on translating complex technical telemetry and AI-driven threats into executive business risk guidance while scaling compliance and resilience across cloud, data, and third-party environments.

Location: Boston, MA

Salary: US $280,000–$375,000 annually

Company

hirify.global provides cyber risk management and security performance insights using objective, data-driven analytics.

What you will do

• Oversee security across endpoints, IAM, cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure), SaaS applications, and data protection; lead incident response, threat detection, and vulnerability management.
• Define and govern AI-native security strategy, including secure and responsible enterprise AI adoption and protection of proprietary datasets.
• Drive secure-by-design security architecture practices in partnership with Engineering, Product, and Product Security.
• Lead enterprise risk assessments, mitigation planning, third-party risk management, and business continuity initiatives.
• Serve as an executive security sponsor for high-value customer/prospect/partner/renewal conversations, supporting security reviews, audits, and executive briefings.
• Establish security KPIs, metrics, and reporting frameworks; ensure compliance with SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, privacy obligations, and emerging global AI regulations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of cybersecurity, information security, or risk management experience, including 5+ years leading enterprise/corporate/product-adjacent security organizations in high-growth SaaS, cloud, technology, or cybersecurity companies.
• Proven experience building, scaling, and maturing modern security programs across cloud-native, data-rich, globally distributed environments.
• Deep hands-on background in modern cloud-native security: IAM, incident response, DLP, and vulnerability management; expert understanding of evolving threat landscape including AI-enabled risks (GenAI attacks, automated reconnaissance).
• Strong practical experience with compliance and governance frameworks, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST.
• Ability to be in the Boston headquarters regularly to collaborate with the executive team and lead the local security culture.

Culture & Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parental leave, flexible time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Equal opportunity employer with a focus on belonging and inclusion.

Hiring process

• Interviews with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate security strategy, operational execution, and executive communication.
• Discussion of program maturity, governance approach, and how AI transforms cyber risk management.