Chief Information Security Officer, WRITER
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Enterprise AI platform for agentic work
Job no longer available
Enterprise AI platform for agentic work
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
+ Stock options
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To bring generative AI to the enterprise.
Role
Who you are
- 15+ years of experience in information security, with deep expertise in hardware, software, networks, databases, security, cloud computing, and other relevant domains
- 8+ years of experience leading, coaching, and building high-performing teams
- Hands-on experience with enterprise-level tools such as Google Workspace, Chrome Enterprise Premium, Rippling MDM, and SentinelOne
- Proven ability to negotiate and manage vendor contracts, achieving significant cost savings on annual software and hardware expenditures
- Experience in developing and implementing security protocols to improve compliance audit scores
- Demonstrated experience managing IT budgets of at least $1M annually
- A degree in information systems, computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience
- Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate across different departments
- A strategic thinker with a customer-oriented approach and a passion for continuous learning and innovation
What the job involves
- As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), you'll be at the forefront of developing and implementing a robust information security strategy to safeguard our data, systems, and infrastructure
- You'll lead a team of security professionals, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- This role is pivotal in protecting our company’s assets and maintaining the trust of our customers and partners
- This role reports to the CTO
- Craft and execute a comprehensive information security strategy and policies tailored to the unique challenges of a generative AI SaaS environment
- Develop and drive a cybersecurity framework, implementing initiatives to secure the organization's cyber and technology assets
- Think holistically about information security, focusing on CIA (confidentiality, integrity, availability) and CISSP domains (security and risk management, asset security, security architecture and engineering, communications and network security, identity and access management, security assessment and testing, security operations, software development security)
- Continuously assess and manage the organization's cyber and technology risk posture
- Evaluate the current security posture and recommend improvements
- Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses, with a focus on AI models, data privacy, and cloud infrastructure
- Educate and manage technology risk in collaboration with business leaders
- Implement and oversee the cyber governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) process
- Develop and maintain a robust incident response plan, including procedures for handling AI-related security incidents
- Lead the response to security incidents, ensuring effective investigation, containment, and recovery
- Communicate with stakeholders during and after security incidents to maintain transparency and trust
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2)
- Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies
- Conduct internal audits and assessments, with a focus on data privacy and AI ethics
- Manage the cyber governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) process
- Lead and mentor a team of security professionals, fostering a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with other departments, including Product, Engineering, and Customer Success, to integrate security into all aspects of the business
- Develop and implement ongoing security awareness training and education for all users
- Oversee the selection and implementation of cutting-edge security technologies and tools, with a focus on AI and cloud security
- Ensure the security of the company’s IT infrastructure, including networks, applications, and data
- Manage relationships with security vendors and partners, particularly those specializing in AI and SaaS security
- Think broadly about product architecture, deployment options, third-party components, software, supply chain, cloud infrastructure, locations, and configuration
- Stay informed about market trends, customer requirements, competitive gaps, and future-proofing strategies
- Communicate security strategies and risks to the executive team and board of directors
- Collaborate with external partners, including law enforcement and industry groups
- Engage with customers and partners to build trust and ensure security requirements are met, especially in the context of AI and data privacy
- Develop, justify, and evaluate cybersecurity investments
- Lead cybersecurity operations and implement disaster recovery protocols and business continuity plans to ensure business resilience
- Develop and implement secure processes and systems to prevent, detect, mitigate, and recover from cyberattacks
- Ensure the implementation of internal controls and a robust compliance regimen
- Manage internal processes, including privileged access and company security
Our take
AI-assisted writing tools have taken off over recent years. With the likes of high-exposure company Grammarly accelerating adoption of such tools, a flurry of startups have appeared to offer their own takes. WRITER’s angle is to leverage AI as a means of standardizing and scaling both content and communications for business teams. The tool offers auto filling and inline suggestions that keep content aligned with pre-determined company language and style guides.
This branded fine-tuning function distinguishes it from full copy-generation competitors, as well as from Grammarly itself, which is a more generalist copyediting tool. It subsequently caters to major enterprise clients looking to maintain standards across multiple and sprawling teams, and the company has managed to net major clients like Deloitte, Twitter, UiPath, and Accenture.
While AI-related buzz remains solidly around generative AI's like ChatGPT and Bard, WRITER's narrow target market - in which it has already found success - supplies plenty of scope to grow, as AI copyediting tools look set to rapidly become content industry standard. With continued new launches and updates to its offerings, as well as an impressive $200 million Series C awarded in 2024, the company is well-placed for further success.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
229% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Nov 2024
$200m
SERIES C
Sep 2023
$100m
SERIES B
Total funding: $326m
Company benefits
- Health: Selection of employer-covered medical plans, plus dental, vision, life insurance, and FSA.
- Family-friendly: Competitive parental leave policy, working parents can truly own their schedules.
- Hybrid culture: We’re built around a mix of in office collaboration and remote work when needed.
- Finance: Company stock options, plus a 401k plan with employer contributions.
- Growth: Learning and development stipend and generous PTO.
- SF/NY/London office space: Three beautiful sunny offices in three incredibly exciting cities.
Company HQ
Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
May Habib
(Co-Founder & CEO)Harvard economics graduate, who was previously VP of sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Development Company, and a global shaper at the World Economic Forum. Also co-founded Qordoba.
Waseem Alshikh
(Co-Founder & CTO)Previously co-founded CloudAppers, then served as CTO at iMENA. Subsequently co-founded AI content editor Qordoba.
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