Chief Information Security Officer

1 month ago


Sunnyvale, United States Proofpoint Full time

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 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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