Remote-First CISO for AI-Driven Security Leadership

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 260,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Executive Search is seeking a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer to lead security, risk, product security, and corporate IT for a global software company. You will protect data, strengthen cloud security, and guide teams in safe GenAI adoption.

The role requires executive collaboration with engineering, product, and board leadership, translating risk into clear business decisions and implementing pragmatic controls across environments.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in cybersecurity and risk management with executive leadership experience.
• Experience leading security across product, cloud, and corporate IT environments.
• Proven ability to translate risk into business decisions and practical controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead Secure GenAI adoption with guardrails for data, IP, access, and third-party AI services.
• Oversee product/application security, secure SDLC, API security, and automated testing.
• Develop AI security governance aligned with frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Establish vendor security assessments and ongoing third-party risk management.
• Direct global IT operations, endpoint/security controls, and business continuity planning.
• Communicate security priorities and risk to executives and the board.

Skills

Executive leadership

CISO experience

Cloud security

DevSecOps

Governance & risk

Board communication

Security architecture

Zero trust

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

AWS

GCP

Job description

Confidential Executive Search is seeking a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer to lead security, risk, product security, and corporate IT for a global software company. You will protect data, strengthen cloud security, and guide teams in safe GenAI adoption.

The role requires executive collaboration with engineering, product, and board leadership, translating risk into clear business decisions and implementing pragmatic controls across environments.