Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Demandbase is seeking a forward‑thinking

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

to join our senior leadership team. Reporting to the CFO, the CISO will serve as the strategic and operational leader of our global security program—driving enterprise‑wide security initiatives, leading world‑class talent, and safeguarding the integrity of our products, infrastructure, and data.

About the Role

As the strategic leader of Demandbase’s security, you will shape and execute a modern security vision that aligns with our position as a category‑defining B2B marketing and advertising technology company. You’ll collaborate with engineering, legal, privacy, product, and infrastructure teams while serving as the public face of security to our customers and the broader community.

Compensation

The base compensation range for this position is : $237,000 – $355,000.

Key Responsibilities

Drive Demandbase’s AI productivity strategy by enabling responsible, high‑impact adoption of AI‑powered tools and platforms across the organization.

Anticipate and mitigate emerging risks related to AI and machine learning, including governance and technical controls to ensure safe AI adoption.

Develop and evolve a long‑term, risk‑based information security strategy that protects Demandbase’s digital assets, customer data, and IP across products and internal systems.

Lead, scale, build, and mentor a global, high‑performing team of security experts across engineering, operations, and risk.

Own the global information security governance framework and IT risk management programs, reporting controls, policies, KPIs, and risk indicators to executive leadership and the board.

Partner with engineering and DevOps to embed security into the SDLC, CI / CD pipelines, and infrastructure for all cloud‑native and customer‑facing products.

Lead compliance on global security and privacy frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, SOX, GDPR, CCPA, EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF).

Operationalize data privacy and security‑by‑design principles across product and platform development.

Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and as a credible voice to customers, prospects, and external partners on security, trust, and risk posture.

Lead centralized data management initiatives and ensure secure, compliant, and scalable handling of enterprise data.

Oversee business systems and internal tooling, securing critical platforms, managing third‑party SaaS risk, and aligning internal tools with broader security and compliance goals.

What We’re Looking For

12+ years in information security, with 5+ years at the VP / CISO level in SaaS or technology‑forward companies.

Strong experience securing multi‑tenant SaaS applications in public cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) with technical depth in cloud architecture.

Proven track record in managing global compliance initiatives (SOC 2, ISO 27001, SOX, GDPR) and emerging AI regulatory standards.

Success in attracting, retaining, and developing top security talent.

Deep understanding of secure software development (DevSecOps, zero trust, SASE, identity‑first security).

Visionary strategy setting and execution with pragmatic urgency.

Excellent executive presence and public‑speaking skills; ability to represent Demandbase with customers, partners, regulators, and at industry events.

Preferred certifications : CISSP, CCISO, or equivalent; additional certifications in risk, privacy, or cloud security (CIPPA / US, CRISC, CCSP, CCSK) are a plus.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including up to 100% paid premiums for medical and vision, mental wellness resources, flexible PTO, 15 paid holidays, a competitive 401(k) plan, disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We believe in creating a workplace culture that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We are committed to building a community where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. If you feel you have the level of experience to be successful in the role, we encourage you to apply.

Seniority Level

Executive

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Software Development

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