Chief Information Security Officer
Posted 10 days 5 hours ago by Fuse Energy, LLC
Fuse is building a fully integrated energy company-spanning solar, wind, hydrogen, power trading, and distributed energy systems. We sell directly to consumers to reduce costs and deliver real savings.
We're also creating the Energy Network: a decentralised system of smart devices that rewards users in Energy Dollars for electrifying their homes, shifting usage to off-peak hours, and supporting grid stability-critical for scaling AI and energy-intensive industries.
We're looking for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our company-wide security strategy. You'll protect our infrastructure, digital assets, and customer data while enabling fast, secure growth.
Key ResponsibilitiesSecurity Strategy & Leadership
- Define and lead Fuse's security strategy across infrastructure, applications, and data.
- Lead hands-on development of security roadmaps, maturity models, and control frameworks tailored to Fuse's risk profile.
- Directly contribute to architecture reviews, threat modelling sessions, and key design decisions across product and platform teams.
- Build and mentor a high-performing security team, including hiring, coaching, and managing performance.
- Develop KPIs and reporting structures to measure and communicate security posture to leadership and the board.
- Advise the executive team on security risks, regulatory exposure, and investment priorities to support long-term growth.
Governance & Compliance
- Own company-wide security governance, including data protection, access control, and insider risk.
- Ensure compliance with SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and other relevant frameworks.
- Oversee security audits and third-party risk programs.
Risk Management & Threat Intelligence
- Lead threat modelling, risk assessments, and security reviews of critical systems; design and deliver security awareness training programs for all employees to promote a culture of proactive risk management.
- Build threat intelligence capabilities to stay ahead of emerging risks.
- Balance risk management with product and engineering velocity.
Incident Response & Resilience
- Own response plans for high-severity threats and incidents.
- Build robust detection, containment, and remediation processes.
- Drive business continuity and disaster recovery strategy.
Technology & Infrastructure Security
- Partner with engineering to embed security in the SDLC and infrastructure.
- Guide secure design for cryptographic systems, transaction flows, and the Energy Network.
- Ensure resilience across distributed devices and on/off-chain systems.
Security Culture & Collaboration
- Promote a security-first culture across product, data, legal, and compliance.
- Represent Fuse externally in customer, regulatory, and industry engagements.
- 5+ years in cybersecurity, with prior leadership or CISO experience.
- Deep understanding of cloud security (especially AWS), application security, and modern DevSecOps.
- Proven experience securing systems involving digital assets, cryptographic components, or distributed infrastructure.
- Strong grasp of regulatory frameworks: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, etc.
- Background in threat modeling, incident response, and risk management.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder skills.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
Bonus:
- Experience with CTFs, red/blue team exercises, or offensive security.
- Competitive salary and a stock options sign-on bonus
- Biannual bonus scheme
- Fully expensed tech to match your needs!
- Paid annual leave
- Breakfast and dinner for office based employees