Chief Information Security Officer; Remote
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-09-01
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, IT Consultant, Information Security & Data Protection, IT Project Manager
Location: New York
Beyond Identity is revolutionizing digital access for organizations looking to improve protection against cyber attacks. The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) will oversee the strategic planning and implementation of cybersecurity programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and leading a high-performing security team to respond to emerging threats.
Cyber Security Software Identity Management Network Security
H1B Sponsor Likely Unicorn with $1.1B valuation
ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement, and manage a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, ensuring alignment with Beyond Identity's business objectives
Oversee and guide security architecture, design, and engineering practices within product development processes, ensuring security is integrated at every stage
Lead operational security functions, including proactive threat monitoring, incident detection and response, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and continuous security posture improvements
Build and lead a high-performing security team capable of rapid and effective response to emerging threats
Collaborate closely with engineering, product, sales, and customer success teams to embed security best practices throughout the organization
Provide thought leadership externally by engaging with customers, industry experts, and market analysts to drive awareness and adoption of cutting-edge identity security strategies and preventative architectures
Frequently travel to engage directly with customers and the broader cybersecurity community, representing Beyond Identity at conferences, industry forums, and customer sites
Maintain a strong understanding of evolving nation-state threats and adversary TTPs, ensuring Beyond Identity maintains industry-leading defenses
QualificationCybersecurity strategy Security architecture Incident management Threat intelligence Compliance knowledge Leadership experience Resilience Communication skills Flexibility Adaptability
RequiredExtensive technical cybersecurity expertise, with hands-on experience in architecture, development, and operations of advanced security systems
Proven experience in senior leadership roles within cybersecurity, particularly leading security operations teams in environments targeted by nation-state adversaries
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex technical security concepts to executive, technical, and non-technical audiences
Strong experience with efficient detection and response frameworks, incident management, and threat intelligence
Exceptional flexibility, adaptability, and resilience, with the capacity to thrive and deliver results in a fast-paced startup environment
Comfortable with frequent travel and active engagement in industry forums, customer interactions, and thought leadership
Extensive experience and understanding of key compliance regimes, including FedRAMP, SOC2, PCI DSS, CMMC, Impact Levels (IL), GDPR, NYDFS, CDPA, and other relevant security and privacy standards
PreferredPrevious experience at U.S. Cyber Command, NSA, or equivalent organizations is highly desirable, especially roles involving operations against sophisticated threat actors
Company Beyond IdentityBeyond Identity provides passwordless identity management solutions to help secure digital business.
Beyond Identity has a track record of offering H1B sponsor ships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. ( Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
100 %
Represents job field similar to this job
Engineering and Development
Trends of Total Sponsor ships
* 2022 (1)
FundingCurrent Stage
Current Stage Growth Stage
Total Funding
Total Funding $205M
Key Investors
Evolution Equity Partners Koch Disruptive Technologies,New Enterprise Associates
Leadership TeamJonathan Shapira
Chief Legal Officer
Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Corporate Development
Cybersecurity strategy Security architecture Incident management Threat intelligence Compliance knowledge
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