Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Job description

About 1Kosmos 1Kosmos is a growing startup revolutionizing identity and authentication solutions. We're seeking a hands-on security leader who thrives in a technical, fast-paced environment and is ready to build and scale our security operations from the ground up. About the Role: We're looking for a hands-on security leader to serve as CISO. The candidate must be a highly technical, operationally focused security leader who can roll up their sleeves and directly implement security solutions while building our security posture. This role is ideal for a senior security operations professional ready to transition into strategic leadership while maintaining a deep technical involvement. Key Responsibilities: Security Operations Leadership (Primary Focus): - Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive security operations infrastructure - Personally configure and deploy security tools, including endpoint protection, SIEM, and cloud security solutions - Build and optimize security monitoring, incident response, and threat detection capabilities - Drive automation initiatives to eliminate manual inefficiencies in security processes Compliance and Risk Management: - Lead compliance initi...