Hybrid Chief Information Security Officer – CISO

at PlayOn! Sports

• Job title: Chief Information Security Officer – CISO
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Azure, Cloud, ITSM, SDLC
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Alpharetta, United States

About the role

• Chief Information Security Officer leading the information security program for PlayOn. Protecting users and data while supporting a large workforce and multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as PlayOn’s senior security leader and trusted advisor to the CTO and executive team on security, privacy, risk, and IT matters
• Develop and execute an information security strategy aligned with business objectives, platform evolution, and regulatory requirements
• Embed security into the SDLC through secure coding practices, architecture reviews, DevSecOps, and automated testing (SAST, DAST, SCA)
• Design and evolve security operations capabilities, including detection, monitoring, incident response, and forensics
• Lead executive response to major security incidents, including crisis coordination, communications, and post-incident improvements
• Secure cloud infrastructure (AWS), applications (web, mobile, connected TV), APIs, and data across the platform ecosystem
• Own corporate IT operations, including identity and access management, endpoint management, service desk, onboarding/offboarding, and collaboration tooling
• Establish IT service management practices (ITSM) with clear SLAs and a strong focus on employee experience
• Lead compliance efforts including SOC 2, PCI DSS, penetration testing, and third-party risk management
• Define and track meaningful security and IT metrics, reporting regularly to executive leadership
• Partner cross-functionally to balance security rigor with product velocity, innovation, and operational efficiency
• Drive security awareness and foster a strong security culture across the organization
• Stay ahead of emerging threats, technologies, and best practices to continuously improve PlayOn’s security posture

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in information security, with deep expertise in cloud, application, and infrastructure security
• 5+ years in senior security leadership roles (CISO, VP, or Director), including building or scaling security programs
• Experience leading corporate IT operations or working closely with IT leadership in modern, cloud-first environments
• Proven success leading SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, or similar compliance initiatives in growth-stage technology companies
• Strong background in AWS security, DevSecOps, automation, and modern security tooling
• Hands-on familiarity with enterprise IT systems such as identity providers (e.g., Okta, Azure AD), MDM/UEM, ITSM platforms, and SaaS management
• Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting to executive teams and Boards
• A people-first leadership style, with a track record of building inclusive, high-performing teams
• Experience with consumer platforms, student data privacy, payments, or streaming media is a plus
• Strong business judgment, including budget ownership, vendor management, and third-party risk assessment
• Education: BS in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. Professional security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA) strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Multiple medical insurance plans to choose from
• Dental, vision life and disability insurance
• Employee Emergency Fund
• Company equity (stock options)
• Open PTO policy
• 401K plan with company match
• Hybrid/flexible work environment