Chief Information Security Officer

4 weeks ago

Sunnyvale CA, United States Proofpoint Full time

Chief Information Security Officer page is loaded Chief Information Security Officer Apply locations Sunnyvale, CA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R10574

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

The Role

The CISO will play a pivotal role in identifying, developing, implementing, and managing information security standards, processes, and strategies within the company You will be expected to create a culture of security awareness across the organization and promote best practice in data security and compliance.

Your day-to-day

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive company-wide cybersecurity strategy that aligns with the company's business objectives and industry best practices.

  • Drive the product security program to protect Proofpoint services and customer data, including a security champions program

  • Develop and update crisis management policies and processes to ensure effective management and response.

  • Oversee security governance, risk management, and compliance programs to ensure adherence to relevant regulations and standards.

  • Ensure compliance for 11 SOC 2 Type II audits, PCI, and three FedRAMP authorizations, along with other compliance standards as required.

  • Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide information security policies and procedures taking into account security operations, applications security, and information security.

  • Ensure the highest level of data security and privacy for customer and corporate data, including encryption, access controls, and data classification.

  • Develop and maintain a robust security architecture that encompasses network security, application security, cloud security, and endpoint protection.

  • Collaborate with the executive management team to ensure alignment between the security and enterprise architectures.

  • Regularly update the risk management framework and control processes to keep pace with changes in the threat landscape.

  • Provide regular reporting to executive staff and to the Risk Committee of the board of managers on the state of security at Proofpoint.

  • Manage a global team of top-notch security professionals, ensuring teamwork and collaboration across time zones and functions.

What you bring to the team

  • Experience leading security for a global enterprise company. 

  • 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in designing, executing, and managing Information Security programs, including 3 years as a CISO.

  • Strong understanding of cloud architectures, data encryption, network security, endpoint security and latest security technologies

  • Information Technology background focused on software development or infrastructure.

  • Ability to lead and motivate cross functional teams across the entire organization.

  • Proven track record of establishing and executing on a strategic vision in the information security program.

  • Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and foster a productive team environment.

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us

Proofpoint Best Places to Work Awards

Proofpoint has been honored with five Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.

Proofpoint thrives on the invaluable contributions of our diverse workforce, which encompasses a kaleidoscope of lived experiences, thoughts, perspectives, and professional expertise. We attribute much of our success to our people, who are at the core of our organization and embody our people-centric ethos.

Disrupting the Status Quo

We hire the most innovative minds globally to safeguard our customers’ sensitive data and intellectual property. Our talented workforce develops and leverages our advanced technology, combining their expertise to provide comprehensive protection against threat actors and mitigate the risks posed by both malicious and negligent employees.

Making a Difference

Cyberattacks have the potential to disrupt access to vital resources such as energy, water, transportation, healthcare, and financial services. At Proofpoint, our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure world-class cyber resilience, protecting approximately 8,000 enterprise customers worldwide.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We work every day to ensure that our employees feel that they are in a community that celebrates their unique identity, cultivates their sense of belonging, and invests in their professional growth. We have 9 employee-led employee inclusion groups which help support both employees and our organization by providing opportunities to network, discuss career and cultural development and uplift the corporate culture to create a more inclusive workplace.

About Us

At Proofpoint, we have a passion for protecting people, data, and brands from today’s advanced threats and compliance risks. We hire the best people in the business to:

  • Build and enhance our proven security platform
  • Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud architecture
  • Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel
  • Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges

We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect what matters most. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner.

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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