Cybersecurity Strategist

At Outseer, we are pioneers in empowering our customers to liberate the world from digital fraud. Our cutting-edge enterprise fraud and authentication platform is utilized by thousands of financial institutions globally to safeguard millions of customer accounts and billions of transactions annually.

Leveraging proven data science, including our proprietary consortium data, our clients use our risk-based, machine learning platform to achieve industry-leading fraud detection rates, lowest false positive rates, and minimal customer intervention. We stop fraud, not customers. Discover more at outseer.com.

The VP of Risk, Security, and IT – Global CISO will be a key strategic partner reporting directly to the CTO, responsible for driving the organization's cybersecurity, risk management, and internal IT strategies forward. As a leader of the Cybersecurity operations, this pivotal role ensures operational integrity by instilling a culture of security awareness, driving compliance with regulatory standards, and proactively aligning security strategies with global frameworks and emerging regulations.

• Articulate a forward-looking vision for cybersecurity and IT infrastructure, aligning efforts with the organization's growth and resilience objectives.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams to adapt to changing threat landscapes and regulatory requirements.
• Develop a strategy to scale the team to meet the demands of our global growth.
• Enhance client and stakeholder trust by proactively communicating security strategies, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation efforts.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CTO and executive leadership team, providing actionable insights and influencing decisions that protect the organization while unlocking opportunities for growth and efficiency.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the organization's risk management and cybersecurity framework.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. A master's degree or higher is preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in information security, risk management, and IT operations, with a minimum of 5 years in a department leadership role.
• Demonstrated expertise in integrating cybersecurity practices into DevSecOps pipelines and Agile workflows.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management practices, and ITIL principles.
• Proven experience with cloud security strategies and frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical topics to diverse audiences.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable.
• Hands-on knowledge of emerging technologies, including AI-driven threat detection, zero-trust architecture, and advanced identity and access management systems.
• Familiarity with business continuity planning (BCP) and disaster recovery (DR) strategies.

This role is based in the United States with remote work options available. The estimated salary for this position ranges from $180,000 to $250,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.