Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

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

Technical Security Architecture

Cross-functional Collaboration

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Technical Expertise

Compliance and Governance

Leadership and Communication

Preferred Qualifications

What We're NOT Looking For

Benefits

What We Offer