Chief Information Security Officer
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Santa Clara County, CA - USA
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About SiTime
SiTime is the Precision Timing company.
Timing is the heartbeat of all electronics ensuring performance resilience and scalability. For decades quartz devices non-silicon technology have kept systems in sync but they struggle in harsher more demanding environments. MEMS-based Precision Timing delivers greater accuracy smaller size and resilience. Today MEMS timing powers over 400 applications including high-growth ones in AI datacenters automated driving industrial and humanoid robots wearables and IoT.
Our semiconductor MEMS programmable solutions offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with higher performance smaller size lower power and better reliability. With more than 4 billion devices shipped SiTime is changing the timing industry. For more information visit:.
Job Summary
SiTime is seeking a seasoned and hands-on Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead the companys global cybersecurity and information security strategy. Reporting to the Chief Digital Officer the CISO will be accountable for protecting SiTimes digital assets intellectual property customer data and operational resilience while enabling business growth digital transformation manufacturing operations and M&A activities.
Responsibilities:
- Define and execute SiTimes enterprise cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives digital transformation initiatives and manufacturing operations.
- Own cybersecurity governance policies standards and risk management practices across the enterprise.
- Ensure alignment with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and evolving regulatory and customer security expectations.
- Embed security-by-design principles across systems applications cloud platforms and engineering workflows.
- Lead security diligence and integration planning for the Renesas timing business acquisition and any future M&A activity.
- Identify assess prioritize and mitigate cybersecurity risks across IT cloud engineering manufacturing and third-party ecosystems.
- Own customer cybersecurity audits and reviews partnering with Sales Legal and Engineering to support customer due diligence address findings and enable revenue-critical engagements.
- Manage supply chain and third-party security risk across SiTimes fabless model including TSMC and other manufacturing partners EDA vendors and contract partners.
- Oversee compliance with applicable regulations and frameworks (e.g. GDPR CCPA SOC and customer contractual obligations).
- Partner with Legal and Finance on cyber risk disclosures and audit readiness.
- Own the cybersecurity incident response program including detection escalation communication and remediation processes.
- Lead cross-functional incident response efforts involving Legal Finance Engineering Operations and executive leadership.
- Ensure continuous monitoring threat intelligence integration penetration testing and vulnerability management.
- Define and manage cybersecurity strategies for manufacturing and lab environments including legacy or ageing equipment constrained upgrade paths and operational continuity requirements.
- Drive post-incident reviews and continuous improvement.
- Serve as the primary cybersecurity advisor to the Chief Digital Officer and executive leadership team.
- Provide regular cybersecurity risk and program maturity updates to the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
- Translate technical risk into clear business impact and actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
Qualifications & Requirements :
- 15 years of progressive experience in information security cybersecurity or risk management roles including 5 years in senior leadership positions.
- Prior experience as a CISO or senior security leader in a technology semiconductor or IP-driven company preferred.
- Strong understanding of EDA tools chip design workflows and fab relationships.
- Experience securing advanced manufacturing or semiconductor environments including legacy or constrained equipment and factory networks.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity and compliance frameworks including CMMC NIST and ISO 27001 with experience leading readiness audits and certification efforts preferred.
- Proven track record building and running security programs at a public company including SOX compliance and Audit Committee reporting.
- Demonstrated experience supporting M&A security diligence and post-acquisition integration.
- Proven ability to engage effectively with Boards Audit Committees and executive leadership.
- CISSP CISM or equivalent professional certification.
It is not necessary to meet all job requirements to be a qualified candidate for the position.
Desired Characteristics & Attributes:
- Demonstrates sound business judgement that balances cybersecurity risk reduction with operational continuity and commercial impact
- Communicates technical risk clearly and credibly translating complexity into concise businessrelevant insights for executives customers and the Board
- Acts as a collaborative partner across Engineering IT Sales Legal Finance and Operations
- Leads calmly and decisively during incidents exhibiting strong ownership and maintaining executive and Board confidence
Compensation Range:
At SiTime we believe great work deserves great rewards. We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive compensation package designed to attract top talent.
In addition to base salary this role is eligible for a quarterly bonus tied to the achievement of innovation goalsreflecting our commitment to recognizing meaningful impact. We also offer equity grants providing a meaningful opportunity to share in the companys future growth and success.
SiTime is anEqual Opportunity Employer. We treat each person fairly and we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment against anyone on the basis of any protected characteristics including race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability pregnancy political affiliation protected veteran status protected genetic information or marital status or other characteristics protected by law.SiTime participates in the E-Verify program.
Learn More about SiTime:Review theGet to Know SiTimesection of our career page to explore our culture values and what makes us unique.
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About Company
SiTime is a leader in MEMS timing solutions, having shipped billions of units. Learn about our silicon MEMS oscillators, TCXOs, OCXOs, MEMS resonators, clock generators, jitter cleaners, clock timing, timing clock, sitm stock, and much more.
