United States Remote (Global) Full-time

EX Squared is hiring a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) (Remote - US)

About the Role

Jobgether is looking for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to provide strategic and hands-on leadership for our information security, compliance, and risk management initiatives. You will ensure our security practices align with business goals and regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of risk awareness across the organization.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the design, implementation, and operation of information security and compliance programs.
  • Maintain and enhance compliance with frameworks such as NIST 800-171, CMMC Level 2, and HIPAA.
  • Represent the organization in security audits, risk assessments, and communications with external assessors.
  • Partner with executive leadership to maintain security clearance requirements and operational integrity.
  • Administer and enforce IAM, RBAC, and cloud security policies across platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
  • Conduct risk assessments, report findings, and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Develop and maintain internal security policies, ensuring they are practical and understood.
  • Deliver security awareness training and collaborate on integrating security into project planning.

What We're Looking For

  • Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
  • Hands-on experience with IAM, RBAC, and security operations in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Proven success leading security audits, compliance assessments, and risk management initiatives.
  • Ability to interpret regulations and translate them into technical and business requirements.
  • Deep understanding of NIST 800-171 compliance requirements.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills, capable of explaining complex security concepts in plain language.
  • Experience mitigating organizational vulnerabilities and embedding security into software development lifecycles.
  • Proven ability to foster collaboration across technical and non-technical teams in a professional services environment.
  • Passion for public service and improving outcomes through secure and compliant technology.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with CMMC, HIPAA, or FISMA frameworks.
  • Hands-on administration of Google Workspace and infrastructure-as-code.
  • Professional development experience in programming languages.
  • Prior civic tech or remote-team experience.

Technical Stack

  • AWS
  • Azure
  • GCP
  • Google Workspace

Team & Environment

You will collaborate closely with executive leadership, engineering teams, and project managers.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance.
  • Flexible paid-time-off policy (~25 days/year) plus 11 federal holidays.
  • 401(k) match up to 10% with no vesting period.
  • Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks.
  • Performance-based rewards, including annual bonuses, spot bonuses, and stock options.
  • Professional development allowance and tech-related budget.
  • Charity donation matching program.
  • Compensation: $170,000–$240,000 USD + stock options.

Work Mode

This is a fully remote position for candidates based in the United States.

Jobgether is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
AWSAzureGCPGoogle WorkspaceCybersecurity StrategyRisk ManagementCompliance FrameworksIncident ResponseSecurity ArchitectureCloud SecurityTeam LeadershipVendor ManagementSecurity Governance
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Posted 4 months ago