CISO: Privacy-First Carrier Security Leader

Cape; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape, America’s privacy-first mobile carrier, is seeking a CISO to own security strategy across network, products, and corporate IT. You will lead a highly technical, ambitious security, IT, and compliance org and collaborate with Engineering and the executive team to scale capabilities for Cape’s rapid growth.

Based in NYC or DC, this build-and-defend role requires deep technical credibility, a track record of building security programs, and a steadfast commitment to privacy as a core value.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in information security with 5+ years in a senior security leadership role.
• Eligible and willing to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams of engineers.
• Track record of building security teams and programs from early stage.
• Deep technical credibility in architecture and risk; able to speak with executives.
• Belief that privacy and security are inseparable; prioritizes user protection.
• Excellent judgment under ambiguity and ability to move fast without cutting corners.
• (Bonus) Direct telecom/network security experience and critical infrastructure security.
• (Bonus) Experience with Forward Deployed Engineers and high-risk travel.

Responsibilities

• Own Cape's end-to-end security strategy — network infrastructure, product/security, cloud and IT, and physical security.
• Build and lead a security team capable of defending a carrier-grade network against sophisticated adversaries.
• Design and drive security architecture and controls for our cellular network from radio access to core systems.
• Partner with Engineering leadership to embed security into the product lifecycle.
• Lead threat modeling, penetration testing, red-teaming, and incident response programs.
• Set and communicate security policy to the board and executives; translate risk into business terms.
• Vet and manage relationships with external security vendors, auditors, and researchers.
• Champion a security-first culture across the entire company.

Skills

Security leadership

Team building

Executive communication

Risk management

Privacy and security advocacy

Decision making under ambiguity

Telecom security (bonus)

Security architecture

Job description

Cape, America’s privacy-first mobile carrier, is seeking a CISO to own security strategy across network, products, and corporate IT. You will lead a highly technical, ambitious security, IT, and compliance org and collaborate with Engineering and the executive team to scale capabilities for Cape’s rapid growth.

Based in NYC or DC, this build-and-defend role requires deep technical credibility, a track record of building security programs, and a steadfast commitment to privacy as a core value.