Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

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As industries race to embrace AI, traditional database solutions fall short of rising demands for versatility, performance, and affordability. Couchbase is leading the way with Capella, the developer data platform for critical applications in our AI world. By uniting transactional, analytical, mobile, and AI workloads into a seamless, fully managed solution, Couchbase empowers developers and enterprises to build and scale applications with unmatched flexibility, performance, and cost-efficiency—from cloud to edge. Trusted by over 30% of the Fortune 100, Couchbase is unlocking innovation, accelerating AI transformation, and redefining customer experiences. Come join our mission.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our global security strategy. The CISO will define, implement, and continuously evolve Couchbase’s enterprise and product security posture to protect our people, data, infrastructure, and customers across a hybrid SaaS and on-prem environment.

The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and hands‑on leader who thrives in a high‑growth, engineering‑driven organization and understands the unique challenges of securing distributed database and cloud services at scale. They work collaboratively across the company to champion a “security is everyone’s job” mindset and ensure that security solutions are robust, adaptable, and enable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise strategic leader responsible for defining and executing Couchbase’s global information and cybersecurity strategy—building trust as the foundation for a database company powering mission‑critical applications worldwide. Lead all aspects of security governance, architecture, operations, and incident response to safeguard our data platform, products, and cloud infrastructure.

Champion a “secure‑by‑design” culture across engineering, cloud, and GTM functions—ensuring that security accelerates, rather than constrains, innovation. Partner with product and R&D teams to embed advanced security capabilities into Couchbase’s database, Capella cloud platform, and AI‑driven initiatives. Modernize and simplify our security posture through automation, threat intelligence, and proactive risk management to support Couchbase’s ongoing digital and AI transformation.

Collaborate with technology and business leaders to balance speed, trust, and compliance—integrating security into everything from software development lifecycles and infrastructure provisioning to data governance and vendor ecosystems. The CISO will position Couchbase as one of the most secure, trusted, and innovation‑ready data platforms in the world.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain an enterprise‑wide information security strategy and governance framework aligned with organizational goals.
• Establish and maintain information security policies, standards, and procedures that support business continuity and risk management. This includes continuing to build and enhance governance, privacy, and security frameworks to encompass AI / ML workloads and data pipelines, ensuring responsible, compliant, and secure adoption of AI technologies across the enterprise.
• Oversee enterprise‑wide security risk management, including assessments, and mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with relevant information security frameworks and standards including but not limited to SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO.
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance on evolving data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) and integrate privacy by design across systems and products.

Security Operations

Product Security

Qualifications

Base Pay Range

$217,000—$255,000 USD

At Couchbase, we believe innovation thrives when diverse perspectives are at the table. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds—including women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ professionals, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. If you see a role that excites you, but don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

Studies show underrepresented talent is less likely to apply unless they meet all the criteria. We encourage you to apply if you’re excited about the role and can bring strong contributions to our team.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know—we’re happy to support you.

We value diverse educational and career backgrounds. If your experience aligns with the role’s goals—even if it doesn’t follow a traditional path—we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

Disclaimer

Couchbase is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Join an impact initiative group and experience the amazing feeling of Couchbase can‑do culture.

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