CISO / VP Data Security

About the role

Veta Virtual is seeking a senior CISO / VP Data Security to lead the complete cybersecurity program for a high‑growth fintech and cryptocurrency client. This 100% remote position reports directly to leadership and serves as the primary liaison with regulators.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise all cybersecurity matters, ensuring compliance with laws, industry best practices, and regulatory rules.
• Partner with operations and engineering to embed security into solutions from the outset.
• Provide strategic security guidance influencing major business decisions.
• Act as the main point of contact with regulators during audits and ongoing communications.
• Review, approve, and annually update cybersecurity policies, procedures, and supervisory documents.
• Identify and document asset vulnerabilities, threats, and audit critical security practices.
• Lead selection, implementation, and monitoring of security controls across systems, including cloud, containers, encryption, and remote access.
• Oversee third‑party vendor risk and report program health to leadership.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity with direct ownership of a security program.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Extensive experience working with security, DevOps, and incident‑response teams.
• Background in highly regulated industries and direct interaction with regulators.
• Experience in direct‑to‑consumer environments is a plus.

Required skills

• AWS or other cloud platforms
• Docker and Kubernetes (or similar container systems)
• Python and Golang (or comparable dynamic languages)
• Data warehousing and data analysis
• Proficiency with AI tools for research and reporting