Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Join Lusha as Our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

At Lusha, culture isn’t just a label—it’s our DNA. We’re dreamers, innovators, and learners, driven by simplicity, collaboration, and trust. At Lusha, every voice matters, and together, we shape a company we’re proud of. Ready to be part of something truly unique? Join us, and let’s grow better together.

As a Lusha employee, you’ll empower B2B sales professionals globally to unlock lucrative revenue opportunities and drive sustainable growth. With over 1 million users and a database of 200+ million entries, your contributions will directly impact our customers, revolutionizing the way they approach sales and positioning them for long-term success in a competitive marketplace. With 40,000 new signups benefiting from our dynamic platform each month, your role is crucial in continuing to enhance and expand our offerings. You’ll help deliver exceptional value to our growing user community, ensuring they have the best tools at their disposal to succeed in a competitive marketplace.

We’re looking for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our information security strategy, manage cybersecurity risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Where does this role fit in our vision?

Every role at Lusha is designed with a clear purpose—to integrate collective efforts into our shared success, functioning as pieces of a collective brain. As our CISO, you will be pivotal in safeguarding our data and systems, ensuring the trust and security of our platform, which are critical to our growth and success in the B2B sales landscape.

How you’ll shape the future of B2B sales:

• Develop and Implement Security Strategies: Lead the creation and execution of a comprehensive information security strategy that protects Lusha’s assets, data, and reputation.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate information security risks to the organization. Conduct regular security risk assessments and audits.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, including GDPR, ISO 27001, and other applicable frameworks.
• Incident Response: Develop and maintain an incident response plan. Lead response efforts for security incidents and breaches, conducting post-incident analysis and implementing improvements.
• Security Awareness: Promote a culture of security awareness throughout the organization. Conduct regular training sessions and security drills for employees.
• Collaboration with Teams: Work closely with R&D, IT, DevOps, and product teams to ensure security is embedded in all aspects of the company’s operations.
• Vendor Management: Oversee the evaluation and management of third-party vendors to ensure they meet our security requirements.
• Customer Security Requirements: Work with our sales team and answering customers security questionnaires and requirements.
• Budget Management: Manage the information security budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for security tools, personnel, and initiatives.

Here’s what we need from you:

• Experience: At least 8 years of experience in information security, including 3+ years in a leadership role, preferably in a startup or high-growth environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent.
• Technical Skills: Deep understanding of network and application security, cloud security, cryptography, and security architectures. Experience with cybersecurity tools and technologies.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards such as GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, and SOC 2.
• Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills. Ability to influence and drive change across the organization.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

How will you innovate? How will you learn?

As a growth-stage company constantly evolving, you’ll find opportunities to tackle unique projects and initiatives, all while being part of a thriving company that has evolved from its startup roots. You’ll play a crucial role in our journey, with plenty of room to grow professionally. And as we move forward, you’ll have a stake in our success, sharing in the rewards as we expand and innovate together, continuously learning along the way.

Why Lusha? It’s simple

Established in 2016 by Assaf Eisenstein and Yoni Tserruya, Lusha’s dream is to revolutionize the B2B sales landscape. With significant investments totaling $240 million, we’ve transitioned from our bootstrap origins to unicorn status with a value estimation of $1.5 billion. This journey reflects our unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence as we continuously set new standards in the industry. Trusted by industry giants like Zendesk, Google, and Yotpo, Lusha is the go-to resource for sales intelligence, having started as a profitable bootstrap company and survived solely on profits for 4.5 years. Join us and experience a career journey as distinct and dynamic as you are.

Ready to shape the future of B2B sales at Lusha? Apply now and be part of our amazing journey!