> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2042988-chief-information-security-officer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2042988-chief-information-security-officer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Chief Information Security Officer - **Company:** Today Inc - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $300,000.0 - $350,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Network Architecture - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://securityexecutivecouncil.com/jobs/chief-information-security-officer-2807 ## About the Role Are you the candidate we are looking for? (Requirements for the role) You have: * 10+ years in information security, with at least 5 years in a senior security leadership role (CISO, VP Security, Head of Security) at a company with meaningful infrastructure or regulatory complexity. * Experience managing geographically dispersed teams of engineers. * A track record of building security teams and programs from an early stage, not just operating a mature one you inherited. * Deep technical credibility - you can go toe-to-toe with your best engineers on architecture and risk, while also speaking fluently to executive leadership and the board. * A genuine belief that privacy and security are inseparable, and that protecting users sometimes means resisting internal and external pressure to compromise on either. * Excellent judgment under ambiguity and the ability to move fast without cutting corners that matter. Bonus Points: (Some nice to haves for this role) * Active TS/SCI clearance (or eligible and willing to obtain one) * Direct experience securing telecom, network infrastructure, or other critical infrastructure - you understand things like SS7, radio networks, or core carrier systems, or you've secured environments of comparable complexity (e.g., cloud infrastructure providers, fintech, critical infrastructure). * Experience securing an environment with Forward Deployed Engineers and the complexity around high-risk travel. ## Description * Own Cape's end-to-end security strategy - network infrastructure, product/application security, cloud and corporate IT, and physical/personnel security. * Build and lead a security team capable of defending a carrier-grade network against sophisticated, well-resourced adversaries, including nation-state actors. * Design and drive the security architecture and controls for a cellular network we operate ourselves, from the radio access network through core infrastructure and subscriber data systems. * Partner closely with Engineering leadership to embed security into the product development lifecycle. * Lead teams conducting threat modeling, penetration testing, red-teaming, and incident response programs. * Set and communicate security policy to the board and executive team, translating technical risk into business terms and making tradeoffs with speed of execution. * Vet and manage relationships with external security vendors, auditors, and researchers, including running a responsible disclosure / bug bounty program. * Champion a security-first culture across the entire company, not just within the security team. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [AI-Augmented DevOps with Platform Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1614-ai-augmented-devops-with-platform-engineering) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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