BISO - Product Security (Multiple Levels)

Leadout Capital; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadout Capital is seeking a senior BISO for its Product Security team to secure SaaS and on-premise offerings while balancing risk and business needs. You will partner with product, engineering, and security colleagues, delivering security outcomes and clear risk messaging to executives.

The role requires deep technical security expertise, executive communication, and the ability to drive risk-based initiatives across multiple business units.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in information security with leadership in technical security
• Deep understanding of cloud, infrastructure, applications, and third-party risk
• Experience with security controls across SaaS and on-premise environments

Responsibilities

• Own security delivery across product engineering with risk-based prioritization
• Drive security initiatives and improve risk posture with executives
• Manage security backlog and stakeholder expectations

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cloud security

Application security

Security architecture

Education

Related technical degree

Tools

Splunk

Qualys

Nessus

Okta

SailPoint

Job description

The Experience:

Salesforce's Product Security team within the broader Security organization is at the forefront of securing our customer data and assets while balancing risk and security posture. We thrive on collaboration with product and engineering teams to drive risk outcomes and help maintain trust for our customers.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

This pivotal role for a BISO within our product security organization requires a blend of real-world experience and deep knowledge in software security, including application security, cloud security, secure coding practices, and security architecture, especially across Software as a Service (SaaS) and On-premise services.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of excellence in security delivery and the ability to work with a broad set of executive stakeholders across business units and security teams to drive security initiatives and improve risk posture. This role is responsible for managing stakeholder expectations and business risk for the Business units and can prioritize, optimize, and track the execution of the security backlog via a single work stream for product engineering, using deep technical understanding and business risk impact.

You're Our Person If You Have:

• 10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5-10 years in a leadership role focused on technical security across cloud, infrastructure, applications, and third-party integrations.
• Deep understanding of security principles across all tech layers, including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), infrastructure security (network, endpoint, IAM), application security (SAST, DAST, secure coding), and third-party risk management frameworks
• Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM: Splunk specifically, vulnerability scanners (e.g., Qualys, Nessus), or IAM solutions (e.g., Okta, SailPoint).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of security initiatives, and drive results with minimal supervision.
• Strong executive presence and immaculate ability to articulate technical security concepts in a business/risk context
• Customer-focused: You know how to balance your "get it done" attitude with diplomacy to be able to work effectively across different teams and at all levels
• Proven ability to prioritize initiatives utilizing risk data from multiple input sources, while staying aligned with the bigger picture
• Strong understanding of security and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, NIST CSF, ISO 27001/2, CIS Controls).
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, staying ahead of emerging threats and adapting strategies to evolving business needs.
• Excellent communication skills to translate complex security concepts into business-friendly language.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and ability to influence decision-making without direct authority.
• A related technical degree required

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of securing AI solutions
• Prior experience as BISO or equivalent is desirable
• Ability to cultivate strong working relationships with customer teams and internal security teams, including those in international locations
• Strong willingness to challenge status quo and drive continuous improvement through change and new ideas
• Track record of auditing related or consulting experience, high tech industry a plus
• Certifications like CISM or CISSP highly desired