CISO

A premier, highly successful Israeli FinTech and Financial Software enterprise developing mission-critical algorithmic trading platforms, high-throughput APIs, and enterprise web/mobile applications for capital markets and leading institutional financial entities. The company's platforms process high-volume, sensitive real-time market transactions, operating under strict international benchmarks for availability, operational resilience, and financial data security. The corporate environment provides exceptional financial stability coupled with strategic technological ownership, driving enterprise-grade security architectures across core financial applications and modern cloud/on-prem environments. Located in the Central District directly adjacent to the Light Rail network, operating on a full-time in-office model.Role DescriptionServing as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) / Head of Cyber Security & Information Security, taking complete executive and operational ownership over the company’s enterprise cyber defense and information security domains.Defining, architecting, and executing the multi-year information security and cyber defense strategy, including establishing and tracking annual roadmaps, operational KPIs, and cyber security budgets.Directing enterprise cyber risk management, security governance policies, and secure system architectures across corporate IT networks, infrastructure, and financial application software.Ensuring continuous compliance with industry standards, frameworks, and financial regulations, including ISO 27001, NIST, and local financial regulatory directives.Leading incident readiness, threat intelligence operations, and rapid Incident Response (IR) procedures to mitigate live cyber threats and system vulnerabilities.Spearheading hands-on implementation and operation of mission-critical security tooling: SIEM/SOC, Endpoint Protection (EDR/XDR), Cloud Security, WAF, DDoS mitigation, and Secure Software Development Life Cycle (S-SDLC).Partnering cross-functionally across Executive Leadership, Core R&D, Platform/DevOps, IT Infrastructure, and Business squads to instill robust DevSecOps standards and security-by-design culture.Requirements-At least 10 years of solid, proven professional hands-on experience in Information Security and Cyber Defense – MandatorySignificant track record in a managerial position or senior leadership role within the Information Security domain (CISO, Security Director, or Head of Security) – MandatoryProven track record in defining, orchestrating, and executing comprehensive security strategies and complex multi-departmental work plans – MandatoryIn-depth expertise in enterprise Risk Management, Governance, and Secure Architecture design across software and infrastructure – MandatoryAuthoritative knowledge of security frameworks, industry standards, and regulatory landscapes, specifically ISO 27001 and NIST – MandatoryDeep technical understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure, networking, cloud environments, application security (AppSec), and secure system design – MandatoryDemonstrated experience leading Incident Response (IR) lifecycles and real-time cyber security investigations – MandatoryHands-on experience deploying and operating enterprise security tools: SIEM, EDR/XDR, Cloud Workload Protection, WAF, DDoS mitigation, and secure coding frameworks – MandatoryProven capability to make authoritative security decisions, provide expert consultation on complex technical architectures, and drive cross-organizational alignment – MandatoryFull-time commitment to working on-site from the company’s central office in Tel Aviv – MandatoryFluent, professional technical communication and presentation capabilities in English (written and verbal) – Mandatory