Chief Information Security Officer - Brazil

About the role

This CISO role at Binance involves taking ownership of the cybersecurity strategy and its execution for the Brazilian market. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing robust security governance frameworks, policies, and standards. A key aspect of the role is ensuring that all security measures align with business objectives and comply with local Brazilian regulations, including LGPD and crypto asset specific rules, as well as international standards.

The position also requires leading security operations, which includes active threat monitoring and effective incident response. A significant part of the work will be driving risk management across the organization to protect Binance's assets and user data. Furthermore, the CISO will be instrumental in cultivating a strong security-aware culture throughout the company, ensuring security is a shared responsibility.

Success in this role means effectively safeguarding Binance's operations in Brazil, maintaining regulatory compliance, and proactively managing security risks. The CISO will work within a global organization, collaborating with other world-class talent, and will have autonomy in tackling fast-paced projects unique to the blockchain industry.

The listed salary range for this C-level position is between $195,000 and $290,000 USD per year.

Skills that matter here

• cloud security: The role requires experience with cloud security practices to protect Binance's infrastructure and data hosted in cloud environments.
• application security: Expertise in application security is needed to secure Binance's digital asset products and services at the software level.
• cryptography: Familiarity with cryptography is essential given Binance's core business in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
• LGPD: The CISO must ensure adherence to Brazil's General Data Protection Law for all data handling practices.
• Brazilian crypto regulations: Understanding and implementing security measures compliant with specific Brazilian crypto asset regulations is a core responsibility.
• strategic thinking: The role demands strategic thinking to develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with business goals.

Who this role suits

• A leader with over a decade of cybersecurity experience, including at least two years in a leadership capacity.
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can autonomously manage unique projects.
• An individual with a strong grasp of Brazilian regulatory requirements in data privacy and crypto assets.
• A clear communicator capable of fostering a security-aware culture across an organization.

From the employer

• Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Establish security governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Ensure adherence to LGPD, Brazilian crypto regulations, and international standards.
• Lead security operations including threat monitoring and incident response.
• Drive organization-wide security risk management.
• Foster a security-aware culture across the company.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity and 2+ years in leadership.
• Experience with cloud security, application security, and cryptography.
• Familiarity with Brazilian regulatory requirements (LGPD and crypto asset regulations).
• Excellent communication skills and strategic thinking.

• Shape the future with the world's leading blockchain ecosystem.
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization.
• Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy.
• Competitive salary and company benefits.
• Work-from-home arrangement.