Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Job at 1Kosmos, Iselin, NJ

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  • 1Kosmos
  • Iselin, NJ

Job 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 

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours

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