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Deputy CISO

Ethos · Remote US · Remote

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About Ethos

Get an instant life insurance quote online today! Ethos makes life insurance easy by offering you a dependable quote in seconds. Backed by General Catalyst and Sequoia.

About the role

We're seeking a Deputy CISO with a strong technical background in security architecture, engineering, and operations to partner closely with the CISO in leading our security organization. This role reports directly to the CISO and will have broad oversight across the security function, acting as a technical leader and escalation point for the team. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 12+ years of experience in security engineering, security architecture, or technical security leadership roles, with a track record of hands-on technical work
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field from a reputable institution
  • Deep, hands-on expertise in cloud security architecture (AWS), including infrastructure-as-code
  • Strong background in application security, secure software development, and modern architecture patterns (microservices, containers, APIs, zero-trust)
  • Proven ability to read and evaluate system architecture and code at a technical level - able to engage credibly with senior engineers, not just review documentation
  • Experience leading technical incident response, including root cause analysis for complex, multi-system incidents
More about this role

Ethos (Nasdaq: $LIFE) is a leading life insurance technology company on a mission to protect families by democratizing access to life insurance and empowering agents at scale. With its robust three-sided technology platform, Ethos is transforming the life insurance experience for consumers, agents, and carriers alike. Ethos offers instant, accessible products and a seamless online process that requires no medical exams and just a few health questions; it eliminates traditional barriers, making it easier than ever for everyone to protect their families. Ethos is redefining how life insurance is bought, sold, and underwritten.

We're seeking a Deputy CISO with a strong technical background in security architecture, engineering, and operations to partner closely with the CISO in leading our security organization. This role reports directly to the CISO and will have broad oversight across the security function, acting as a technical leader and escalation point for the team.

This is a high-impact role for someone who has built and defended real systems, and who brings that hands-on technical credibility to a senior security leadership position.

Security Leadership & Strategy

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