CISO ID43394 at AgileEngine

Worldwide

<span id="spandesc"> <b> This is a remote position but we are hiring only in Bogota, Colombia. </b> AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards. <b> WHY JOIN US  </b> If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you! <b> ABOUT THE ROLE </b> As <b> Director of Information Security </b> , you’ll shape and lead the organization’s global security strategy, ensuring data protection, regulatory compliance, and resilience across all systems. This role offers the opportunity to build and scale a world-class ISMS, influence cross-functional security initiatives, and foster a culture of proactive risk management. You’ll make a lasting impact by aligning cutting-edge InfoSec practices with business growth and innovation. <b> WHAT YOU WILL DO </b> <ul> <li> Own and continuously improve the company’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) and associated frameworks, policies, and procedures. </li> <li> Oversee implementation of technical, administrative, and physical security controls across all environments. </li> <li> Lead risk management, incident response, and vulnerability management programs, ensuring timely detection, containment, and remediation of threats. </li> <li> Guide compliance initiatives, including maintenance of ISO/IEC 27001 certification. </li> <li> Partner with Engineering and IT to embed security-by-design practices in product development and infrastructure. </li> <li> Present security posture, risks, and key metrics to executive leadership and stakeholders. </li> <li> Promote a company-wide security awareness and training program to strengthen security culture. </li> </ul> <b> MUST HAVES </b> <ul> <li> <span> <b> 8+ years </b> of progressive experience in information security, including <b> 3+ years </b> in a senior leadership or management role; </span> </li> <li> <span> Proven experience building and scaling a security program in a <b> cloud-first or SaaS environment; </b> </span> </li> <li> <span> Strong knowledge of <b> ISO/IEC 27001 </b> and <b> risk management methodologies; </b> </span> </li> <li> Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues into business language; </li> <li> <span> Hands-on understanding of cloud security and modern <b> DevSecOps practices; </b> </span> </li> <li> <span> Bachelor’s or Master’s <b> degree </b> in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field; relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor) are a plus; </span> </li> <li> <span> Upper-intermediate or higher <b> English </b> proficiency. </span> </li> </ul> <b> NICE TO HAVES </b> <ul> <li> Experience implementing Privacy Information Management Systems (ISO/IEC 27701) or SOC 2 Type II. </li> <li> Background in application security, threat modeling, or red/blue team operations. </li> <li> Familiarity with security automation, SIEM/SOAR, and modern monitoring technologies. </li> </ul> <b> PERKS AND BENEFITS </b> <ul> <li> <span> <b> Professional growth: </b> Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps. </span> </li> <li> <span> <b> Competitive compensation: </b> We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities. </span> </li> <li> <span> <b> A selection of exciting projects: </b> Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands. </span> </li> <li> <span> <b> Flextime: </b> Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive. </span> </li> </ul> </span>