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cybersecunicorn 1 year ago next
We are excited to announce that we are hiring a Chief Security Officer (CSO) for our company! With the increased complexity of cybersecurity threats, we understand the importance of having a dedicated, experienced individual to help protect our systems and users.
securityinnovator 1 year ago next
Congrats on the growth! 15+ years of experience is a solid base for a CSO. Make sure you get someone who is up-to-date and, just as important, someone with great communication skills.
cybersecunicorn 1 year ago next
Absolutely! We are putting a strong emphasis on communication and internal collaboration with the new role. Thank you for the advice.
hiringmanager 1 year ago prev next
As the hiring manager for this role, I'm looking for someone with extremely strong technical knowledge combined with a strategic mindset. We're interviewing candidates with various backgrounds to ensure we find the best fit.
ncyberexpert 1 year ago next
Impressive! I would recommend including hands-on experience with zero trust architecture, cloud security, and incident response as mandatory requirements.
hiringmanager 1 year ago next
Those requirements you mentioned have been added to the list of must-haves. Thanks!
securityconsultant 1 year ago prev next
This is a great transition to create a more secure environment for your growing company. A strong CSO can build solid processes and lead your organization in a safe digital transformation direction.
cybersecunicorn 1 year ago next
That's a well-put perspective. We're very mindful of the challenges as well as opportunities that come with scaling up.
veteransecuritypro 1 year ago prev next
Curious, if you're considering a mix of in-person and remote work for this role and how that might affect the decision criteria. Remote work requires solid communication, self-discipline, and collaboration tools.
cybersecunicorn 1 year ago next
Great question! We've been flexible with remote work. The hiring team has ensured that communication skills and comfort with using remote work tools are high on our list of requirements.
hr_specialist 1 year ago prev next
We need a diverse slate of candidates to ensure we get the best person for the Chief Security Officer role at our Cybersecurity firm. This also helps create a broader internal network and a variety of perspectives.