CISO, Chief Information Security Officer

🕒 July 30

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Versa Networks

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2012

🔒 Cybersecurity

☁️ SaaS

🏢 Enterprise

💰 $120M Private Equity Round - Versa Networks on 2022-10

Cybersecurity • SaaS • Enterprise

Versa Networks is a networking and security company that provides a unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platform and secure SD‑WAN solutions. Its VersaONE platform and VersaAI combine networking, threat protection, Zero Trust access, and observability into a single operating system and console delivered as cloud, software, and hardware options. Product capabilities highlighted include SASE/SSE, SD‑WAN, Next‑Generation Firewall (NGFW), ZTNA, CASB, SWG, DLP, ATP, UEBA, IPS, secure SD‑LAN/SD‑NIC, routing, and digital experience monitoring, targeting enterprises and service providers across industries such as finance, telecom, healthcare, retail, and government.

📋 Description

• Define and lead the company's information security vision, roadmap, and operating model. • Align security initiatives with business goals, ensuring risk-based prioritization. • Drive security posture maturity across infrastructure, cloud, applications, and endpoints. • Oversee and manage the security operations center (SOC), incident response, threat detection, and vulnerability management. • Build and run playbooks for threat mitigation and breach containment. • Ensure rapid, high-quality incident resolution. • Stay deeply engaged in security architecture reviews, secure SDLC practices, penetration testing, and cloud security configurations. • Review and enforce policies for identity and access management (IAM), zero trust architecture, encryption, and secure networking. • Work closely with engineering, IT, DevOps, and product teams on secure-by-design implementation. • Ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, NIST). • Lead internal and external audits, risk assessments, and vendor security reviews. • Develop and maintain a robust business continuity and disaster recovery plan. • Engage with the field to support customer interactions when needed. • Pro-actively build and maintain relationships with key peers and CISOs at customers, and establish credibility. • Foster a culture of security awareness and accountability across the organization. • Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing security team. • Communicate risks, incidents, and KPIs to executive leadership and the board.

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3+ years in a senior security leadership role. • Proven experience implementing and operating modern security frameworks across on-prem, hybrid, and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure). • Deep technical understanding of security infrastructure, SIEM, EDR, network security, IAM, application security, and cryptography. • Track record of hands-on involvement in incident response and threat management. • Strong knowledge of compliance, governance, risk management, and audit processes. • Experience engaging with regulators, auditors, and enterprise customers on security matters. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or SANS GIAC are strongly preferred.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Incentives: We offer a competitive compensation package with and pre-IPO equity to reward your hard work and dedication. • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to ensure you and your family stay healthy and covered. • Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy a generous PTO policy that includes vacation days, sick leave, and paid holidays to recharge and take care of personal matters. • Flexible Work Environment: We understand the importance of work-life balance. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, and hybrid option to create the work schedule that works best for you. • Professional Development: We believe in continuous learning. Access to training, certifications, and educational resources to help you grow in your career and stay ahead of industry trends. • Employee Recognition: We celebrate achievements both big and small, with regular recognition programs and awards that highlight your contributions to our collective success. • Collaborative Culture: Be part of a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive team where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. • Parental Leave: Generous parental leave policies to support you during life's important moments.