Slide · 3 hours ago
Chief Information Security Officer
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expSlide Insurance is a company driven by innovation and technology, seeking a Chief Information Security Officer to lead their cybersecurity initiatives. This role involves developing security strategies, managing compliance, and overseeing the cybersecurity program to protect the organization's data and systems.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the enterprise security roadmap aligned with business strategy, insurance-specific risks, and regulatory obligations
Responsible for the cybersecurity program and establish policies, standards, and procedures for cybersecurity, data protection, access control, and technology governance
Prepare executive-level reporting on security posture, key risks, and program maturity for CIO, Executive Leadership, and Audit/Risk Committees
Lead or support compliance with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, NAIC Model Law, state DOI cyber requirements (e.g., NY DFS, FL OIR etc.), SOX, GLBA, PCI, and privacy regulations
Oversee the Security Operations Center (internal and/or external), including threat monitoring, incident detection, and incident response
Lead development of modern security architecture including zero-trust principles, cloud security, identity governance, and endpoint security
Mature vulnerability management, penetration testing, and security hardening activities across the organization
Direct development and testing of incident response plans, tabletop exercises, and post-incident analysis
Manage investigation of security alerts, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activities
Ensure compliance with NAIC cybersecurity model law, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, state DOI regulations, PCI, GLBA, and privacy requirements
Oversee preparation of cybersecurity-related SEC disclosures, including incident reporting and governance statements
Partner with internal departments to maintain required documentation and audit readiness
Lead third-party risk programs covering vendors, agents, service providers, and cloud platforms
Partner with Underwriting, Claims, Product, and Sales to ensure secure design of systems and workflows
Work with actuarial and underwriting teams on cybersecurity posture assessments relevant to cyber insurance offerings
Ensure contact center, agent portals, field adjuster tools, and policyholder self-service platforms meet security standards
Balance strong controls with operational efficiency in a high-volume insurance environment
Drive remediation efforts in partnership with infrastructure, networking, DevOps, and application teams
Lead business continuity and disaster recovery planning for critical systems
Lead cybersecurity assessments for vendors, agent platforms, cloud service providers, and third-party partners
Ensure contracts meet required security and privacy standards
Oversee data protection strategy, including encryption, access management, retention standards, and sensitive data governance
Implement and enforce data protection standards including encryption, retention, and secure data handling for policyholder and agent data
Monitor for data-loss risks and manage DLP tools and processes
Partner with engineering and DevOps teams to implement secure cloud (AWS/Azure) architecture practices
Ensure security controls are embedded in system development, integrations, and modernization efforts
Support secure design reviews for new applications, claims tools, underwriting systems, and customer portals
Provide leadership to employees and regularly conduct effective and timely structured Progress & Growth Structured Dialogue sessions
Coach, train, and develop employees; set goals and lead to success
Conduct employee interviews and make staffing recommendations, as needed
Manage relationships with key technology and security vendors, including MDR/MSSP partners
Build a culture of security awareness across the enterprise, including training, phishing simulations, and workforce engagement
Perform other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8 years' progressive experience in cybersecurity or information security
3+ years leading InfoSec or cyber teams, ideally within regulated industries (financial services, insurance, fintech, banking)
Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure), identity access management, and security architecture
Experience with public-company cybersecurity governance and regulatory reporting required
Deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls)
Strong understanding of NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, and NAIC Model Law
Hands-on experience with SIEM, firewalls, endpoint protection, IAM, cloud security, and vulnerability tools
Proven ability to lead security programs in mid-sized organizations
Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to brief executives
Exceptional time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks and allocate resources efficiently
Proven ability to be adaptable and flexible; able to adjust to new requirements or unforeseen issues
Expert user of MSO/365 applications such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Desire to live Slide's Core Values
Preferred
Prior experience in P&C insurance, financial services, or other regulated risk-based businesses highly preferred
Desired Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, CRISC
Benefits
Comprehensive and affordable benefits package
Lifestyle Spending Account
Company
Slide
Slide is a technology-enabled insurance company that makes it easy for modern consumers to choose the right coverage for their unique needs and budgets.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$770MKey Investors
Regions Bank
2025-06-18IPO
2025-05-14Debt Financing· $250M
2024-06-27Debt Financing· $175M
Leadership Team
Bruce Lucas
Founder, CEO
Recent News
2025-11-07
Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc.
2025-10-17
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