Chief Information Security Officer

BitPay, Inc., founded in 2011, is the world’s leading blockchain payments company, serving industry-leading merchants on six continents by providing a seamless, secure cryptocurrency payments experience. BitPay builds powerful tools for accepting, storing, and spending cryptocurrency securely.

BitPay has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Information Security Officer to be a key member of the executive leadership team. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) will develop, implement and oversee programs and processes related to the integrity and confidentiality of company, customer and employee information in compliance with BitPay’s security policies. The CISO will evaluate strategic business objectives to propose information security solutions that meet regulatory requirements as well as consult with stakeholders to identify acceptable levels of risk for the company.  The ideal candidate will be a personable and forward-thinking people leader with extensive experience developing and overseeing information security infrastructure and programs within the banking, payments, or crypto industry.

This is a remote position with the option to work at our Alpharetta, GA office. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop, implement and monitor a strategic IT infrastructure and operations
• Lead and develop a high performing InfoSec team 

• Work directly with internal teams to facilitate security risk assessment and management processes
• Develop and enhance an information security management framework
• Ensure the consistent application of policies and standards across the company 
• Consult with stakeholders to raise awareness of risk management concerns
• Create and lead a technology roadmap to drive the company’s overall technology strategy, providing current security knowledge and vision of technology and systems
• Coordinate and oversee internal audit and information security inquiries and examinations 
• Monitor and report on information security changes, industry trends and issues
• Report to the Risk Committee and the Board of Directors on security issues and key technological security advancements 
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years of proven experience as an information security leader and hands-on participant in developing and overseeing information security infrastructure and programs within the banking, payments, or crypto industry 
• Demonstrated people leader with experience managing remote teams within the US and globally 
• Ability to work independently without a large team to manage the needs of a growing company
• A strategic and analytical mindset who can prioritize critical initiatives while assessing security risks
• Knowledge of information security management frameworks
• Experience advising senior leaders on security risks and best practices for risk mitigation
• Outstanding negotiation skills for negotiating contracts and IT support services 
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a performance-based culture
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to build relationships with stakeholders across different levels and departments
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field

What we offer:

• Bitpay offers competitive compensation and a remote-first work environment.  
• Work with an extraordinary team of smart, fun, and highly motivated people
• An exciting, fast-growing tech company with a global presence where you can solve complex problems and make an impact every day
• Awesome learning and growth opportunities with professional development reimbursement
• Comprehensive benefits including fully paid medical and dental employee plans, telemedicine, life insurance, disability insurance, vision coverage, 401k, travel assistance, and more!
• Option to be paid in crypto and enjoy a crypto match program
• Everyone is eligible for annual stock option awards
• Generous time off including a sabbatical and the opportunity to choose your own holidays
• Home office allowance, internet/cell reimbursement, free Amazon Prime and Spotify
• A remote-first company, with the option to work in our Alpharetta office in the beautiful, walkable restaurant/shopping district of Avalon