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Part-Time Chief Information Security Officer

PingCAPRemote - United States
Remote Part-time $100K/yr - $140K/yr

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Responsibilities:Extensive experience as a CISO or senior security leader in a high-growth B2B SaaS environment. Deep understanding of cloud security, DevSecOps, zero trust architectures, and contemporary compliance frameworks. Outstanding communication skills with an executive presence—comfortable interacting with CISOs, CIOs, and other security decision-makers. Experience in supporting go-to-market initiatives, including participation in sales calls, conducting due diligence, and presenting to security-conscious enterprise buyers. Define, implement, and continuously refine TiDB’s global information security strategy and roadmap. Promote best practices in application security, data security, and infrastructure hardening. Establish and maintain a comprehensive risk management framework aligned with ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant standards. Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to track evolving regulations in key markets. Engage directly with enterprise customers to foster trust in TiDB’s security practices. Represent the company through thought leadership, including written contributions and participation in public speaking engagements.

About the job

Join us at PingCAP as we continue to expand our business, building on our impressive global success. The database market is projected to double in the upcoming years, and with TiDB, we are positioned as a leading disruptor. TiDB is an open-source, cloud-native, distributed SQL database designed for elastic scale and real-time analytics. Organizations across diverse sectors such as financial services, logistics, gaming, e-commerce, and software as a service have successfully implemented and grown their use of TiDB in mission-critical applications. Our robust open-source community, innovative offerings, and inclusive culture attract passionate and dedicated professionals. Discover more about TiDB careers and join us at the forefront of innovation and growth.

Role Overview:

We are in search of a part-time Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to spearhead TiDB’s global security strategy. This pivotal role will define and implement a comprehensive information security, risk management, and compliance program that safeguards TiDB’s products, infrastructure, customers, and employees.

As the CISO, you will collaborate closely with product, sales, legal, and executive leadership to integrate security into every aspect of our operations, from TiDB's core to our SaaS/cloud offerings and enterprise engagements.

About PingCAP

PingCAP is a pioneering force in the database industry, offering innovative solutions like TiDB, a cloud-native distributed SQL database that is transforming how businesses manage their data. With a strong emphasis on open-source technology, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, attracting talented individuals who are eager to push the boundaries of technology and innovation.

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