Chief Information Security Officer

Were looking for a visionary Chief Information Security Officer to lead the charge in safeguarding our fast-growing SaaS and payments platform. This isnt just about protecting systems; its about earning trust enabling innovation and ensuring security is a business advantage.

As a senior executive reporting directly to the CTO youll define execute and continually evolve a modern enterprise-wide security vision that protects our digital assets customer data payment systems and intellectual property all while supporting rapid innovation and growth.

This role will give you the opportunity to:

• Build and mentor a high-performing security team that thrives on collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Influence at the highest levels serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO CTO CRO and Board of Directors.
• Lead across Operational Security Product Security and Regulatory Compliance embedding security in every layer of the business.
• Balance proactive risk management with business enablement protecting revenue and strengthening client trust while fueling innovation.

What Youll Do:

Security Strategy & Leadership

• Create and drive a forward-looking security strategy aligned with business goals and evolving threats.
• Serve as the executive voice of security across the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Own the security budget and ensure smart investment in impactful technologies and initiatives.

Operational & Product Security

• Oversee all security operations - from threat detection and vulnerability management to incident response and SOC leadership.
• Embed security across the SDLC ensuring secure architecture code reviews and DevSecOps practices are second nature.

Regulatory & Risk Compliance

• Ensure ongoing compliance with PCI DSS SOC 2 GDPR HIPAA and other key frameworks.
• Maintain robust business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Manage payment security fraud prevention and third-party risk assessments.

Security Culture & Awareness

• Build a company-wide security culture through engaging training awareness programs and clear communication.
• Foster a security-first mindset without slowing down innovation.

Qualifications :

What You Bring:

• Deep expertise in cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF v2.0 CMMC) cloud security and secure software architecture.
• Proven success in leading security for SaaS or payments companies - balancing compliance innovation and speed.
• Mastery of PCI DSS and SOC 2 audits and continuous compliance programs.
• Strong leadership decision-making and crisis management skills with the ability to translate complex security topics for non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with SIEM EDR IDS/IPS DLP WAF and cloud-native security tools.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Cybersecurity or related field (Masters preferred).
• 10 years in cybersecurity leadership with at least 5 years in a senior executive role.

Bonus Points For:

• Certifications: CISSP CISM CISA PCI ISA/QSA CEH.
• Experience with zero-trust architecture advanced threat intelligence and red team/blue team exercises.
• Hands-on knowledge of AWS Azure or GCP security best practices.

Additional Information :

The pay range for this role is $253600 - $380100 per year. Where you fall within the pay range is based on how you demonstrate the attributes and competencies required for the role. We mostly reserve the upper half of our compensation bands for internal addition to base salary we offer a comprehensive benefits package performance-based incentives and opportunities for growth.

#LI-Remote

Daxko is dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. We are committed to diversity in the broadest sense including thought and perspective age ability nationality ethnicity orientation and gender. The skills perspectives ideas and experiences of all of our team members contribute to the vitality and success of our purpose and values.

We truly care for our team members and this is reflected through our offices and benefits and great perks. These perks are only for our full-time team members. Some of our favorites include:

  Flexible paid time off 
Affordable health dental and vision insurance options
  Monthly fitness reimbursement
  401(k) matching
  New-Parent Paid Leave
  Casual work environments
  Remote work

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time