Storm2
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Base pay range $280,000.00/yr - $325,000.00/yr
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Location: Remote or Hybrid in NYC
Base Salary: Up to $325,000 + Bonus + Equity
About Our Client Our client is a fast-growing organization building
infrastructure, software, and services that support the next generation of blockchain and digital asset ecosystems . They power secure transactions, institutional-grade solutions, and high-performance platforms used across the crypto economy.
As the business scales, they are expanding their leadership team with a
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
who will own the strategic direction, operations, and continuous improvement of all information and cybersecurity initiatives.
Role Overview The CISO will set the long-term vision for security across the entire organization, covering infrastructure, products, employee environments, and customer-facing systems. This leader will ensure that the company’s digital asset capabilities, blockchain networks, APIs, and cloud environments meet the highest standards of protection, resilience, and regulatory readiness.
This role requires an executive who can operate across technical, operational, and strategic levels—partnering with engineering, legal, compliance, product, and leadership teams.
Key Responsibilities
Design and drive a
holistic security strategy
covering infrastructure security, application security, product security, data governance, and operational risk.
Safeguard
digital asset environments , including wallets, key management systems, consensus mechanisms, and blockchain-based services.
Build and lead an advanced
threat detection, monitoring, and incident response program , ensuring rapid response and clear communication pathways.
Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate
secure development practices
into blockchain, smart contract, and cloud-native workflows.
Establish and maintain
security controls, audits, and certifications , ensuring alignment with industry frameworks and regulatory expectations.
Oversee
vendor security, supply-chain risk management, and third-party assessments .
Develop a culture of security throughout the business, including training, policy development, and ongoing risk awareness.
Provide regular reports and briefings to the executive team on emerging threats, risk posture, and security roadmap progress.
Experience & Qualifications
15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years leading security organizations or programs at scale.
Strong experience in
blockchain security, digital asset custody, exchange or infrastructure security , or related crypto-native environments.
Demonstrated success leading
enterprise security programs
that span cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and high-availability environments.
Skilled in working with frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, and global data protection standards.
Expertise in cloud security (AWS, GCP, Azure), network security architecture, identity management, and DevSecOps.
Professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCISO, etc.) are a strong plus.
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Base pay range $280,000.00/yr - $325,000.00/yr
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Location: Remote or Hybrid in NYC
Base Salary: Up to $325,000 + Bonus + Equity
About Our Client Our client is a fast-growing organization building
infrastructure, software, and services that support the next generation of blockchain and digital asset ecosystems . They power secure transactions, institutional-grade solutions, and high-performance platforms used across the crypto economy.
As the business scales, they are expanding their leadership team with a
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
who will own the strategic direction, operations, and continuous improvement of all information and cybersecurity initiatives.
Role Overview The CISO will set the long-term vision for security across the entire organization, covering infrastructure, products, employee environments, and customer-facing systems. This leader will ensure that the company’s digital asset capabilities, blockchain networks, APIs, and cloud environments meet the highest standards of protection, resilience, and regulatory readiness.
This role requires an executive who can operate across technical, operational, and strategic levels—partnering with engineering, legal, compliance, product, and leadership teams.
Key Responsibilities
Design and drive a
holistic security strategy
covering infrastructure security, application security, product security, data governance, and operational risk.
Safeguard
digital asset environments , including wallets, key management systems, consensus mechanisms, and blockchain-based services.
Build and lead an advanced
threat detection, monitoring, and incident response program , ensuring rapid response and clear communication pathways.
Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate
secure development practices
into blockchain, smart contract, and cloud-native workflows.
Establish and maintain
security controls, audits, and certifications , ensuring alignment with industry frameworks and regulatory expectations.
Oversee
vendor security, supply-chain risk management, and third-party assessments .
Develop a culture of security throughout the business, including training, policy development, and ongoing risk awareness.
Provide regular reports and briefings to the executive team on emerging threats, risk posture, and security roadmap progress.
Experience & Qualifications
15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years leading security organizations or programs at scale.
Strong experience in
blockchain security, digital asset custody, exchange or infrastructure security , or related crypto-native environments.
Demonstrated success leading
enterprise security programs
that span cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and high-availability environments.
Skilled in working with frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, and global data protection standards.
Expertise in cloud security (AWS, GCP, Azure), network security architecture, identity management, and DevSecOps.
Professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCISO, etc.) are a strong plus.
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