Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Michael Page; Taguig; On-site; PHP 7,000,000 - 12,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead the information security function in a rapidly growing digital services environment in the Philippines. The role offers board-level influence on enterprise strategy and end-to-end ownership of security programs across technology, risk, and operations.

You will develop and execute the information security strategy, drive regulatory compliance (PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO27001), oversee cloud and API security, IAM, incident

Qualifications

• Develop and oversee the execution of a comprehensive information security strategy.
• Ensure compliance with security standards such as PCI DSS, SOC 2, and ISO27001.
• Manage cloud security initiatives, including AWS and application security measures.
• Lead identity and access management (IAM) to safeguard sensitive data and systems.
• Oversee incident response planning and execution to address security breaches promptly.
• Direct security operations to monitor and mitigate potential threats.
• Implement API security measures to ensure secure integrations and communications.
• Provide leadership to teams tasked with data protection and cybersecurity initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the execution of a comprehensive information security strategy.
• Ensure compliance with security standards such as PCI DSS, SOC 2, and ISO27001.
• Manage cloud security initiatives, including AWS and application security measures.
• Lead identity and access management (IAM) to safeguard sensitive data and systems.
• Oversee incident response planning and execution to address security breaches promptly.
• Direct security operations to monitor and mitigate potential threats.
• Implement API security measures to ensure secure integrations and communications.
• Provide leadership to teams tasked with data protection and cybersecurity initiatives.

Skills

Information security leadership

Cloud security (AWS)

IAM

Incident response

Security operations

API security

Data protection

Regulatory compliance (PCI DSS, SOC 2,

Tools

AWS

Job description

• Board-sponsored CISO role with direct influence on enterprise strategy
• Build and scale security capabilities in a high-growth environment

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing digital services organization operating in a highly regulated environment. The business is investing in strengthening its technology, risk, and security capabilities to support continued growth and innovation.

Job Description

• Develop and oversee the execution of a comprehensive information security strategy.
• Ensure compliance with security standards such as PCI DSS, SOC 2, and ISO27001.
• Manage cloud security initiatives, including AWS and application security measures.
• Lead identity and access management (IAM) to safeguard sensitive data and systems.
• Oversee incident response planning and execution to address security breaches promptly.
• Direct security operations to monitor and mitigate potential threats.
• Implement API security measures to ensure secure integrations and communications.
• Provide leadership to teams tasked with data protection and cybersecurity initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) should have:

• Expertise in information security strategy and cybersecurity leadership.
• Strong experience with cloud security technologies, including AWS.
• Knowledge of application and API security best practices.
• Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM) systems.
• Proficiency in incident response and security operations.
• Understanding of data protection regulations and compliance frameworks like PCI DSS, SOC 2, and ISO27001.

What's on Offer

• A Board-sponsored executive leadership opportunity to shape cybersecurity strategy and influence key business decisions.
• End-to-end ownership of information security across a growing, technology-enabled organization operating in a complex and evolving environment.
• The chance to build, mature, and scale security capabilities while partnering closely with senior leadership to support business growth and innovation.