# Chief Information Security Officer

**Company:** [Cohere](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/cohere)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Toronto, Canada, London, United Kingdom, Montreal, Canada
**Role:** Executive Leadership
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Enterprise Infrastructure, Ai Security, Ml Security, Risk Management, Governance, Compliance, Security Architecture, Enterprise Risk Management, Sec Disclosure, Audit Readiness, Ipo Readiness, Cybersecurity Governance, Security Strategy
**Posted:** 2026-05-28

> Leads Cohere’s global information security strategy across corporate systems, cloud infrastructure, AI development, and enterprise operations. The role requires senior security leadership experience in high-growth technology organizations, expertise in cloud, DevSecOps, AI/ML security, governance, and public-company readiness.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Define and execute Cohere’s overarching information security strategy in alignment with business priorities and long-term company growth.
- Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of security risk across all business functions.
- Lead security architecture strategy across cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring resilient, scalable, and secure systems.
- Build and lead high-performing security teams across multiple disciplines while fostering a strong security-minded culture.
- Partner with product, modeling, and engineering teams to support the secure development and deployment of AI systems and enterprise solutions.
- Represent Cohere’s security vision internally and externally, including in industry discussions.

## Requirements
- Proven track record as a CISO or SVP of Security in high-growth technology organizations, ideally companies building or deploying AI systems at scale.
- Experience developing and executing enterprise security programs and scaling security capabilities alongside company growth.
- Deep expertise in cloud security, DevSecOps, enterprise infrastructure, and AI/ML security.
- Familiarity with modern regulatory frameworks, governance expectations, and compliance requirements.
- Experience operating within public company environments, including cybersecurity governance, enterprise risk management, audit readiness, and SEC disclosure expectations.
- Experience preparing organizations for IPO readiness and scaling security programs through rapid growth is highly valuable.
- Experience leading large-scale security organizations, managing budgets, and building teams across multiple security disciplines.

## Nice to Have
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

## Compensation & Benefits
- Weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in local currency.
- Full health and dental benefits, including a separate mental health budget.
- RRSP matching, 401K, and Pension Scheme.
- 100% parental leave top-up for up to 6 months for either parent.
- Annual enrichment benefits for arts and culture, fitness and wellness, quality time, and workspace improvement.
- Education and learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.
- Six weeks of paid vacation (30 working days).
- Travel budget for remote employees visiting other offices and an annual company offsite.
- Daily lunch program, snacks, and community events for office employees.
- Co-working benefit for employees who are not near an office.
- $500 home office stipend.

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