we are a leading system integrator and hosting provider specializing in ultra-low-latency solutions for the financial industry. We are looking for a CISO to lead our security strategy, secure our high-performance On-prem Linux infrastructure, and ensure compliance with global financial regulations. This is a full-time, On-site position located in our Jerusalem office Responsibilities:
* Lead the companys cybersecurity strategy and compliance programs.
* Secure and harden On-prem Linux environments (physical & virtualized).
* Manage security reviews, requirements documentation, and customer questionnaires.
* Oversee risk assessments, threat modeling, and incident response.
* Maintain security controls (Firewalls, IDS, Encryption) while balancing performance and low-latency needs.
* Partner with IT, DevOps, and Legal to integrate security across the business.
* Lead the companys cybersecurity strategy and compliance programs.
* Secure and harden On-prem Linux environments (physical & virtualized).
* Manage security reviews, requirements documentation, and customer questionnaires.
* Oversee risk assessments, threat modeling, and incident response.
* Maintain security controls (Firewalls, IDS, Encryption) while balancing performance and low-latency needs.
* Partner with IT, DevOps, and Legal to integrate security across the business.
Requirements:
* Minimum 5 years in cybersecurity management or a similar leadership role.
* Strong background in Linux OS hardening and On-prem infrastructure.
* Solid understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, Multicast) and encryption (SSL/TLS) in high-performance environments.
* Practical experience leading ISO 27001 and SOC2 certifications.
* Deep knowledge of GDPR and DORA.
* CISO Certification (or equivalent) is an advantage.
* Fluent English (Written and Verbal) – Mandatory.
Advantage:
* Experience in the Financial Services or FinTech industry.
* Familiarity with virtualization security (KVM, VMware).
* Hands-on knowledge of Tier-1 Firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto).
* Familiarity with Public Cloud security (GCP, AWS/EC2).
* Minimum 5 years in cybersecurity management or a similar leadership role.
* Strong background in Linux OS hardening and On-prem infrastructure.
* Solid understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, Multicast) and encryption (SSL/TLS) in high-performance environments.
* Practical experience leading ISO 27001 and SOC2 certifications.
* Deep knowledge of GDPR and DORA.
* CISO Certification (or equivalent) is an advantage.
* Fluent English (Written and Verbal) – Mandatory.
Advantage:
* Experience in the Financial Services or FinTech industry.
* Familiarity with virtualization security (KVM, VMware).
* Hands-on knowledge of Tier-1 Firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto).
* Familiarity with Public Cloud security (GCP, AWS/EC2).
This position is open to all candidates.
