Chief Security Officer (CSO)Company: AI for E-Commerce
Location: United States (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Level: Executive / C-Suite
About the Role
AI for E-Commerce is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Security Officer (CSO) to lead the company’s security strategy, governance, risk management, and cybersecurity operations.
As a member of the executive leadership team, the CSO will be responsible for developing and overseeing a comprehensive security program that protects our technology infrastructure, applications, data, employees, customers, and business operations. This role requires a leader who can combine deep technical security expertise with strong business judgment and executive-level communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute the company’s overall cybersecurity and information security strategy.
Establish security policies, standards, controls, and governance frameworks aligned with business objectives.
Identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity, technology, operational, and third-party risks.
Oversee security architecture across cloud infrastructure, applications, networks, endpoints, APIs, and data environments.
Build and maintain incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, and business continuity programs.
Lead security assessments, penetration testing initiatives, and remediation programs.
Work closely with engineering and product teams to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle.
Establish appropriate controls for protecting sensitive company, customer, and business information.
Support security compliance and audit readiness, including applicable frameworks and standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, and relevant privacy requirements.
Evaluate security risks associated with vendors, partners, platforms, and emerging technologies.
Provide security guidance to executive leadership and communicate material risks, priorities, and mitigation strategies.
Develop security awareness and training programs across the organization.
Recruit, develop, and lead security professionals as the organization grows.
Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats and continuously improve the company’s security posture.
Qualifications
Significant professional experience in cybersecurity, information security, technology risk, or related fields.
Previous leadership experience in a senior security role such as CSO, CISO, VP of Security, Head of Security, or equivalent.
Strong understanding of cloud security, application security, network security, identity and access management, data protection, and incident response.
Experience building or scaling security programs in technology-driven organizations.
Knowledge of recognized cybersecurity and compliance frameworks, including NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or similar standards.
Experience with risk assessments, security audits, vulnerability management, and third-party risk management.
Strong understanding of modern software development and cloud-based technology environments.
Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Ability to communicate complex security risks clearly to both technical teams and executive stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working within AI, SaaS, e-commerce, fintech, or other technology-focused organizations.
Experience securing AI/ML systems, APIs, cloud-native platforms, or data-intensive applications.
Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent are preferred but not required.
Experience working in a startup or rapidly growing technology environment.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a security leader who is proactive, practical, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment. The successful candidate will understand how to build strong security controls while enabling innovation and business growth.