VP, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

3 hours, 9 minutes ago
Full-time
Executive
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Natera

Natera

Natera specializes in cell-free DNA testing, providing advanced genetic testing services for oncology, women's health, and organ health to help families diagnose and manage genetic diseases.

Pharmaceuticals
1K-5K
Founded 2004

Description

  • Own and operate the enterprise cybersecurity program across strategy, architecture, operations, governance, and compliance.
  • Establish and maintain a multi-year security roadmap aligned with business priorities, technology changes, and regulatory requirements.
  • Drive continuous security program maturity and integrate security into enterprise planning, product development, and operational execution.
  • Develop and manage a risk-based cybersecurity investment framework to prioritize initiatives and allocate resources.
  • Lead architectural decisions for identity and access management, data protection, encryption, network security, zero-trust architectures, and secure platform design.
  • Present cyber risk, threat landscape, incident readiness, and program updates to executive leadership and the Board.
  • Define and execute an AI-assisted cybersecurity operations strategy using automation and advanced analytics.
  • Build a highly automated SecOps function to improve threat detection, triage, investigation, and remediation.
  • Drive adoption and optimization of security platforms including SIEM/SOAR, CNAPP/CSPM, EDR/XDR, and identity intelligence tools.
  • Oversee security operations, incident response, and crisis management to ensure rapid containment and recovery.

Requirements

  • 20+ years of progressive cybersecurity leadership experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical field required.
  • Advanced degree such as a Master’s or PhD strongly preferred.
  • Experience owning and operating an enterprise-wide cybersecurity program, including strategy, execution, and governance.
  • Experience building and scaling modern, engineering-led security organizations in cloud-native, high-growth environments.
  • Deep practical expertise in cloud security architecture, IAM, detection and response, application and API security, data security, encryption, DLP, and DevSecOps.
  • Hands-on experience implementing or operating AI-assisted security tools and automation frameworks.
  • Experience engaging executive leadership and Boards on cybersecurity risk and investment decisions.
  • Experience developing risk-based investment strategies and prioritization frameworks.
  • Strong executive communication, storytelling, and influence skills.

Benefits

  • Compensation range of $257,600 to $322,000 USD base salary.
  • Annual performance incentive bonus.
  • Long-term equity awards.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Generous paid time off and company holidays.
  • Additional wellness and work-life benefits.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, plus fertility care benefits and free testing for employees and immediate family.

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