# Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) > 1Kosmos · Iselin, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2025-10-12 **Workplace:** hybrid **Department:** G&A ## 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 initiatives including FedRAMP, SOC 2, and other regulatory frameworks  - Partner with business analysts to navigate regulatory requirements and audits  - Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation  - Manage security risk assessments and remediation programs  **Technical Security Architecture**  - Secure cloud infrastructure across AWS, Google Cloud, and other platforms  - Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines, working closely with DevOps teams  - Implement and manage security tools (CrowdStrike, etc.) across the organization  - Conduct hands-on security reviews of architecture and code  **Cross-functional Collaboration**  - Partner directly with development and engineering teams on secure software development  - Oversee internal IT security (smaller component of role)  - Communicate security initiatives and status to leadership and stakeholders  - Coordinate with global teams to ensure consistent security practices ## Requirements **Required Qualifications**  **Technical Expertise**  - **Minimum 7+ years in security operations** with demonstrated hands-on experience  - Deep expertise in cloud security (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)  - Proven ability to personally deploy and configure enterprise security tools  - Strong understanding of modern DevOps practices and CI/CD security integration  - Experience with security automation and orchestration  **Compliance and Governance**  - Hands-on experience with FedRAMP certification processes  - Track record of achieving and maintaining SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar certifications  - Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and audit processes  Leadership and Communication  - Experience leading security initiatives in fast-growing organizations  - Strong communication skills for collaborating with global, distributed teams  - Ability to translate technical security concepts for various stakeholders  - Comfortable working in a startup environment with evolving requirements  **Preferred Qualifications**  - Currently in a similar-sized company CISO role, or a Deputy CISO, Director of Security Operations, or similar "CISO minus one" role at a larger organization  - Experience in identity management or authentication technologies  - Background in both security operations and security engineering  - Previous startup or scale-up experience  - Located in or willing to work EST hours (strong preference for NY/NJ area)  - Public-facing CISO experience (client communications) is a plus but not required  **What We're NOT Looking For**  - Pure policy/governance executives without hands-on technical skills  - Traditional "big company" CISOs focused only on strategy and presentations  - Candidates who expect to delegate all technical work from day one  - Security leaders who haven't maintained current technical skills ## Benefits **What We Offer**  - Opportunity to build and shape security at a growing startup  - Direct impact on product and company security posture  - Collaborative environment with talented engineering teams  - Competitive compensation and equity package  - Flexible work arrangements with preference for hybrid in NY/NJ area ## Apply [Apply at 1Kosmos](https://apply.workable.com/1kosmos/j/1110FBED6B/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)