Cohere
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Toronto · Exec · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 56 days ago
Cloud PlatformsMachine LearningCybersecurityComplianceCommunication
About the role
- Cohere seeks a Chief Information Security Officer who can help shape Cohere's security strategy & the broader conversation around securing AI at scale.
- Define and Scale Cohere's Security Strategy: Define and execute Cohere's overarching information security strategy in alignment with business priorities and long-term company growth.
- This career opportunity may be a good match for you if you possess the following:
Responsibilities
- Lead Cohere in identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risk across all business functions.
- Build a Modern Risk, Governance & Compliance Program: Lead Cohere in identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risk across all business functions.
- Lead Through Influence, Communication & Culture: Build and lead high-performing security teams across multiple disciplines while fostering a strong security-minded culture throughout the organization.
- Enable Secure AI Adoption and Customer Trust: Partner with product, modelling, and engineering teams to support the secure development and deployment of AI systems and enterprise solutions.
Requirements
- Deep expertise across cloud security, DevSecOps, enterprise infrastructure, and AI/ML security, alongside strong familiarity with modern regulatory frameworks, governance expectations, and compliance requirements.
Nice to have
- An advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field is preferred.
Compensation
- Annual enrichment
Benefits
- 6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days!)
- A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency for lunch.
- Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health.
- RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme.
- 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent.
- Arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit.
- Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.
- For those not near an office: a co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city.
- Everyone receives a $500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly.
Company info
- Define and execute Cohere's overarching information security strategy in alignment with business priorities and long-term company growth.
- Build and lead high-performing security teams across multiple disciplines while fostering a strong security-minded culture throughout the organization.
- Strong experiences developing and executing enterprise security programs coupled with experience scaling security capabilities alongside company growth.
- Experience operating within public company environments and an understanding of the complexities of cybersecurity governance, enterprise risk management, audit readiness, and SEC disclosure expectations.
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