Chief Information Security Officer

Fuse Energy; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Dubai is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead the security strategy across infrastructure and applications. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, particularly in cloud security and risk management, and will play a key role in protecting digital assets while enabling secure growth. This position offers a competitive salary, stock options, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stock options sign-on bonus

Biannual bonus scheme

Fully expensed tech

Paid annual leave

Breakfast and dinner for office-based employees

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cybersecurity, with prior leadership or CISO experience.
• Deep understanding of cloud security, application security, and modern DevSecOps.
• Strong grasp of regulatory frameworks: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead security strategy across infrastructure, applications, and data.
• Advise the executive team on security risks and regulatory exposure.
• Build and mentor a high-performing security team.

Skills

Cloud security (especially AWS)

Application security

Leadership

Risk management

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Tools

Security frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001

Job description

Fuse is building a fully integrated energy company—spanning solar, wind, hydrogen, power trading, and distributed energy systems. We sell directly to consumers to reduce costs and deliver real savings.

We're also creating the Energy Network : a decentralised system of smart devices that rewards users in Energy Dollars for electrifying their homes, shifting usage to off-peak hours, and supporting grid stability—critical for scaling AI and energy-intensive industries.

We're looking for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our company-wide security strategy. You'll protect our infrastructure, digital assets, and customer data while enabling fast, secure growth.

Key Responsibilities

Security Strategy & Leadership

• Define and lead Fuse's security strategy across infrastructure, applications, and data
• Lead hands-on development of security roadmaps, maturity models, and control frameworks tailored to Fuse's risk profile
• Directly contribute to architecture reviews, threat modelling sessions, and key design decisions across product and platform teams
• Build and mentor a high-performing security team, including hiring, coaching, and managing performance
• Develop KPIs and reporting structures to measure and communicate security posture to leadership and the board
• Advise the executive team on security risks, regulatory exposure, and investment priorities to support long-term growth

Governance & Compliance

Own company-wide security governance, including data protection, access control, and insider risk

Ensure compliance with SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and other relevant frameworks

Oversee security audits and third-party risk programs

Risk Management & Threat Intelligence

Lead threat modelling, risk assessments, and security reviews of critical systems; design and deliver security awareness training programs for all employees to promote a culture of proactive risk management

Build threat intelligence capabilities to stay ahead of emerging risks

Balance risk management with product and engineering velocity

Incident Response & Resilience

Own response plans for high-severity threats and incidents

Build robust detection, containment, and remediation processes

Drive business continuity and disaster recovery strategy

Technology & Infrastructure Security

Partner with engineering to embed security in the SDLC and infrastructure

Guide secure design for cryptographic systems, transaction flows, and the Energy Network

Ensure resilience across distributed devices and on / off-chain systems

Security Culture & Collaboration

Promote a security-first culture across product, data, legal, and compliance

Represent Fuse externally in customer, regulatory, and industry engagements.

Requirements

5+ years in cybersecurity, with prior leadership or CISO experience

Deep understanding of cloud security (especially AWS), application security, and modern DevSecOps

Proven experience securing systems involving digital assets, cryptographic components, or distributed infrastructure

Strong grasp of regulatory frameworks : SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, etc

Background in threat modeling, incident response, and risk management

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder skills

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Bonus :

Experience with CTFs, red / blue team exercises, or offensive security

Benefits

Competitive salary and a stock options sign-on bonus

Biannual bonus scheme

Fully expensed tech to match your needs!

Paid annual leave

Breakfast and dinner for office based employees

Seniority level

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Other

Industries

Services for Renewable Energy

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