Chief Information Security Officer

Who We Are

Magnit is the future of work. Serving hundreds of the world’s most recognizable brands for the past 30+ years, Magnit offers the industry’s first holistic platform for the modern workforce. Magnit's integrated workforce management (IWM) platform supported by data, software, intelligence, and best-in-class services team is key to our clients’ success. It can adapt quickly to regional or industry economic shifts, and provides the speed, scale, flexibility, transparency, and expertise required to meet an organization’s contingent workforce management, talent strategy and broader organization goals. At Magnit, you’ll work with passionate colleagues who collaborate and deliver meaningful results that positively transform the largest companies around the globe.

About the Role The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is a senior executive responsible for establishing and leading the enterprise vision, strategy, and program to ensure information assets and technologies are adequately protected. The CISO in a service & technology environment plays a critical role in safeguarding client data, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and embedding security into product and service offerings. This role requires a business-minded security leader with expertise in risk management, cybersecurity architecture, incident response, and customer trust.

What You Will Do Strategic Leadership

• Develop, implement, and manage the enterprise information security strategy, policies, and programs.
• Serve as the primary advisor to executive leadership and the board on cybersecurity risks, threats, and mitigation strategies.
• Align security initiatives with business objectives, customer trust expectations, and regulatory requirements.

Governance, Risk, & Compliance

• Establish and oversee information security governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and other regional regulations.
• Lead vendor risk management processes and ensure third-party security compliance.

Operational Security & Incident Management

• Direct the monitoring, detection, and response to cybersecurity incidents, ensuring minimal business impact.
• Oversee security operations centers (SOCs), vulnerability management, and incident response teams.
• Implement business continuity and disaster recovery planning related to cybersecurity.

Product & Client Security

• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to embed security by design into technology solutions and services.
• Build and maintain customer trust through transparent security practices, certifications, and audits.
• Lead security assurance programs for clients, including responding to RFPs, due diligence, and security questionnaires.

Team & Culture Development

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing global security team.
• Drive a company-wide security culture through training, awareness, and proactive communication.
• Partner with HR, Legal, and Compliance to manage insider risk and ethics in security practices.

Technology & Innovation

• Evaluate, implement, and manage advanced security tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, SOAR, IAM, EDR, Cloud Security).
• Stay ahead of emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and regulations.
• Foster innovation by enabling secure adoption of new technologies (e.g., AI/ML, cloud, IoT).

What You Will Need

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Relevant security certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CCISO, or equivalent.

Experience:

• 12+ years of progressive experience in information security, risk management, or IT leadership.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role with responsibility for enterprise-wide security.
• Experience in the service & technology sector, preferably with SaaS, cloud, or managed services environments.
• Proven track record of managing security for large-scale global organizations.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong executive presence and ability to influence at the board level.
• Deep expertise in cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO) and regulatory compliance.
• Business acumen to balance security with customer experience and operational efficiency.
• Crisis management and decision-making under pressure.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to foster trust with clients, regulators, and partners through security leadership.

Salary Range: $250,000 - $300,000 based on experience, certifications and location.

What Magnit will Offer You

At Magnit,you’ll be joining an innovative, high-growth environment and can quickly make an impact to help transform the largest companies in the world. You will work with passionate colleagues who collaborate and deliver. Magnit offers all employees the opportunity for growth and development, and we want individuals to fulfill their potential and blaze their own trails!

Magnit will offer you a competitive benefits package, including unlimited PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement planning, as well as discounts and perks for tickets, travel, merchandise and more! Magnit encourages employees to participate in giving back, and we will match employee contributions to favorite charities and support corporate volunteering hours to make a difference in your community!

If this role isn’t for you

Stay in touch, we will let you know when we have new positions on the team. To see a complete list of our open career opportunities please visit

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To do our best work we need different viewpoints. Therefore, we celebrate diversity and embrace inclusion.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strive to ensure that we maintain a positive and enriching work environment for all.

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