Chief Security Officer (CSO) (worldwide remote, work anywhere)

CloudLinux is a global remote-first company. We are driven by our principles: do the right thing, employees first, we are remote first, and we deliver high volume, low-cost Linux infrastructure and security products that help companies to increase the efficiency of their operations. Every person on our team supports each other and does what we can to ensure we all are successful. We are truly a great place to work.

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We are looking for a Chief Security Officer (CSO) who will lead the technical implementation of security measures across the company's infrastructure and software products. This role requires a deep understanding of security architecture, hands-on implementation, and operational security, and will be central in driving technical decisions that protect the company’s assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership of the CloudLinux information security program and team. Promote collaborative, effective security working relationships across CloudLinux
• Perform necessary actions to strengthen the current security environment
• Take reasonable steps to guard against loss or compromise of the company's critical, valuable, and sensitive information and to effectively detect, respond to, and recover from information security incidents
• Support a team of highly capable engineers that help product and infrastructure keep their code free from security bugs. Partner with engineering leaders across the company to help them prioritize security issues in their products and balance business goals
• Interact directly with the security community regarding vulnerabilities and threats. Analyze, assess, and respond to various internet threats
• Keep CloudLinux safe through active operation and defense of critical network infrastructure

Requirements

To thrive in this role, we are looking for someone who has:

• 5+ years of experience in information security

• In-depth understanding of Linux/UNIX based systems
• Solid understanding of programming languages such as C, PHP, Python, Golang, etc.
• Strong understanding of network security and commonly used protocols
• Proven experience leading a security team, or demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Experience in security research and hands-on penetration testing
• Strong communication skills in English

Personal Qualities:

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Critical thinking and commitment to high-quality standards
• High level of initiative and ability to work independently while being a team player

Benefits

What's in it for you?

• A focus on professional development
• Interesting and challenging projects
• Fully remote work with flexible working hours, that allows you to schedule your day and work from any location worldwide
• Paid 24 days of vacation per year, 10 days of national holidays, and unlimited sick leaves
• Compensation for private medical insurance
• Co-working and gym/sports reimbursement
• Budget for education
• The opportunity to receive a reward for the most innovative idea that the company can patent

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