Deputy Chief Information Security Officer

Socure • Carson City, NV

1d • $200,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Socure is seeking an experienced, executive-level Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Deputy CISO) to report directly to the CISO. In this role, you will lead company-wide security, data governance, compliance, and risk programs across our fast-scaling organization. You will play a critical strategic role driving AI and data security initiatives both internally across the company and externally as a core component of product development. You will regularly engage with executive leadership, the Board of Directors, enterprise customers, and legal teams on emerging AI risks and privacy frameworks.

Requirements

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT)
• Factor Analysis of Information Risk (FAIR) Certification
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• Proven track record of presenting complex risk concepts, security strategies, and incident reports to Audit Committees and Board members.
• Hands-on experience architecting, evaluating, or deploying AI security solutions and AI safety/governance frameworks.
• Extensive experience managing enterprise vendor risk management, third-party compliance, and software supply chain risk.
• High degree of comfort acting as a security representative in high-stakes enterprise customer meetings, sales cycles, and compliance audits.

Nice To Haves

• Experience overseeing detection and response operations in modern, cloud-native SaaS environments.
• Deep experience with enterprise security platforms, specifically Okta (Identity & Access Management) and CrowdStrike (EDR/XDR).
• Background working in high-growth technology companies, AI/ML products, or B2B tech sectors.

Responsibilities

• Drive, scale, and execute enterprise-wide information security, risk management, and compliance programs aligned with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
• Drive AI and data security initiatives across the company, embedding robust data protection, governance, and threat modeling directly into product development lifecycles.
• Prepare materials and present security posture, cyber risk metrics, and strategic roadmaps directly to executive staff, the Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors.
• Collaborate closely with Legal and Risk teams on privacy requirements, AI/ML governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and technological risk management.
• Serve as an executive security ambassador, engaging directly with enterprise customers, prospects, and auditors on security architecture, compliance requirements, and audit reviews.
• Architect and oversee enterprise Vendor Risk Management (VRM) and software supply chain security programs.
• Provide leadership oversight for detection and response, identity and access governance, and cloud-native enterprise security posture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed