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Chief Information Security Officer

SingleStore

Job Description

Posted on: 
November 25, 2024

Summary and company overview

About Us:

SingleStore is a late-stage venture-backed database company revolutionizing the way businesses manage and utilize data. Our cutting-edge technologies empower organizations to harness the full potential of their data securely and efficiently. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we are poised for significant growth and seeking a dynamic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our information security efforts.

SingleStore empowers the world’s makers to build, deploy and scale modern, intelligent applications on the only database that allows you to transact, analyze and search data in real time – elevating human lives.

Role Overview:

As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at SingleStore, you will be responsible for owning all aspects of information security to safeguard our systems, data, and assets. This is a critical leadership role where you will define and implement comprehensive security strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of our product. You'll build an accountable, trusted and security-conscious culture. Partnering closely with Engineering, DevOps and company executives, you'll create a system security infrastructure built on high-quality standards, guidelines and controls that is regularly tested and reported and meets regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

  • Develops, implements, and monitors a strategic, comprehensive information security and risk management program.
  • Plans, directs, and coordinates information security policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Ensures 24/7 monitoring of access to all systems and maintenance of access control profiles.
  • Oversees identity and access management; ensures documentation of access authorizations.
  • Oversees data lifecycle management; ensures prevention of data loss.
  • Ensures installation, modification, enhancement, and maintenance of system security software.
  • Reviews investigations after breaches or incidents.
  • Liaises with external agencies to maintain a strong security posture.
  • Ensures compliance with changing laws and regulations.
  • Oversees all regulatory examinations and audits.
  • Develops annual objectives and budgets.
  • Partners with various departments to reinforce product security.
  • Performs Business Resumption planning.
  • Evaluates, selects, and approves vendors.
  • Establish and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Leads efforts to achieve and maintain relevant certifications and attestations.
  • Conducts regular risk assessments and audits.

Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM)

Required Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in a senior leadership role within information security, preferably in a technology or data-focused company.
  • Extensive experience in managing cyber security initiatives and ensuring compliance with security standards.
  • Strong experience with relevant compliance frameworks and regulations (e.g., Fedramp, GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2).
  • In-depth knowledge of cloud services and experience with cloud architecture and management.
  • Experience scaling a security program in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience developing security functions and maturity in a global organization.
  • In-depth knowledge of security principles and technologies.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing security strategies.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional commentary

  • Employment Status: Full Time
  • Work Authorization: Eligibility to work for US based employer. For US based employees, SingleStore is able to facilitate the transfer and sponsorship of visas.
  • Location/Working classification: US/ Remote/ Hybrid
  • The core of all AI, business intelligence and applications is data – various bits and bytes that come in all different formats. Only when data is reasoned with in real time does it give way to vast amounts of information and knowledge.
  • Real-time insights are key to our lives today, impacting everything from entertainment to preventing fraudulent payment.
  • SingleStoreDB supports modern, intelligent applications with unique features like streaming data ingestion, limitless recovery, and a distributed architecture.
  • Consistent with our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we value individuals with the ability to work on diverse teams.
  • To recruitment agencies: SingleStore does not accept agency resumes without a signed agreement.
  • SingleStore values unique skills and offers roles across the US. Salary is based on various legal factors, with potential for additional rewards.
  • Benefits for this role include stock options, flexible PTO, monthly three-day weekends, 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave, and more.
  • SingleStore's salary range for certain states is $220k to $250k base per year.

Summary and company overview

About Us:

SingleStore is a late-stage venture-backed database company revolutionizing the way businesses manage and utilize data. Our cutting-edge technologies empower organizations to harness the full potential of their data securely and efficiently. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we are poised for significant growth and seeking a dynamic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our information security efforts.

SingleStore empowers the world’s makers to build, deploy and scale modern, intelligent applications on the only database that allows you to transact, analyze and search data in real time – elevating human lives.

Role Overview:

As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at SingleStore, you will be responsible for owning all aspects of information security to safeguard our systems, data, and assets. This is a critical leadership role where you will define and implement comprehensive security strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of our product. You'll build an accountable, trusted and security-conscious culture. Partnering closely with Engineering, DevOps and company executives, you'll create a system security infrastructure built on high-quality standards, guidelines and controls that is regularly tested and reported and meets regulatory expectations.

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