Chief Information Officer, Quinyx

• Degree in business administration or a technology-related field required
• Professional security management certification
• Extensive experience in a combination of risk management, information security and IT jobs
• Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, SOC 2
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and high level of personal integrity
• Innovative thinking and leadership with an ability to lead and motivate cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams
• Experience with contract and vendor negotiations and management including managed services
• Specific experience in agile software development or other best in class development practices
• Ability to articulate IT security and technical issues in a non-threatening, clear and actionable manner to non-technical leadership
• Knowledge of regulation and standards compliance
• Proficiency in establishing IT services framework and IT security policies
• Internal data strategies and reporting frameworks
• Data quality initiatives and processes
• Master data management principles and information system design

• A Chief Information Officer (CIO) is the senior-level executive within an organization responsible for establishing and maintaining the enterprise vision, strategy, and program to ensure information assets and technologies are adequately protected
• As CIO you will be responsible for developing integrated strategies and programs of work covering all three areas listed above delivering maximum value to the business, as well as acting as a chief information security officer (CISO)
• The CIO role directs staff in developing, implementing, and maintaining processes across the business for IT procurement, deployment and usage within Quinyx
• This role also includes the development and deployment of internal data strategies and assets that can be used by the business for reporting and operations purposes
• The CISO directs staff in identifying, developing, implementing, and maintaining processes across the enterprise to reduce information and information technology (IT) risks
• They respond to incidents, establish appropriate standards and controls, manage security technologies, and direct the establishment and implementation of policies and procedures
• The CISO is also usually responsible for information-related compliance (e.g. ISO/IEC 27001 and SOC 2 certification)
• Develop, implement and monitor a strategic, comprehensive enterprise information security and IT risk management program
• Work directly with the business units to facilitate risk assessment and risk management processes
• Develop and enhance an information security management framework
• Understand and interact with related disciplines through committees to ensure the consistent application of policies and standards across all technology projects, systems and services
• Provide leadership to the enterprise's information security organization
• Partner with business stakeholders across the company to raise awareness of risk management concerns
• Assist with the overall business technology planning, providing a current knowledge and future vision of technology, data and systems
• Developing internal data and reporting strategies and systems
• Managing IT staff and developing department goals
• Developing and overseeing the IT budget
• Planning, deploying and maintaining IT systems and operations
• Developing IT policies, procedures and best practices
• Staying updated on IT trends and emerging technologies
• Developing and enforcing IT best practices across the organization
• Ensuring IT strategies and processes support company-wide goals
• Overseeing relationships with vendors, contractors and service providers
• Explaining to the board of directors and other executives the benefits and risks of new IT-related projects
• The role is broken into three key areas of responsibility:
• 1. Information security
• 2. IT, infrastructure and networks
• 3. Internal data and reporting

• All candidates are subject to background checks

• Flexible hours
• Hybrid working
• Your choice of hardware
• Regular meetups
• Yearly Goal Trips
• Enhanced vacation allowance
• 3 days off for voluntary activies
• Pension and insurance
• Yearly contribution to your health, personal development, and home office
• A yearly development plan, salary review, and clear objectives

Total funding: $103.1m

After frustration surrounding workforce management issues, Quinyx was born. The software company provides cloud-based solutions for management, planning and scheduling and is designed to help businesses of all sizes better their workforce operations, reduce labour costs and ultimately, improve their employee engagement.