PlayOn Sports · 15 hours ago
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Alpharetta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
12+ years expPlayOn Sports is a dynamic growth-stage company dedicated to championing the spirit of play in the high school space. They are seeking a strategic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead their information security program and corporate IT operations, ensuring the protection of users, data, and systems while enabling innovation and growth.
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Responsibilities
Evolve and maintain governance, policies, and controls aligned with industry frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls, creating a durable and scalable security program
Lead SOC 2 Type II certification, maintain PCI DSS compliance, and implement COPPA-aligned privacy controls to protect student and consumer data
Strengthen security across our integrated ecosystem (GoFan, NFHS Network, MaxPreps, PlayOn HQ), supporting 600K+ streaming events and 700K+ ticketing events annually
Lead secure, reliable, and user-friendly IT operations that enable productivity for a distributed workforce, with a strong focus on identity, endpoint security, and employee experience
Hire, develop, and lead high-performing security and IT teams across security engineering, operations, compliance, and corporate IT
Own the company’s cybersecurity risk posture by balancing protection with speed and business needs when identifying, prioritizing, and addressing threats
Treats privileged access with exceptional ethical judgment, using their authority responsibly and transparently, solely in service of legitimate security, compliance, and organizational trust
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
Qualification
Required
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
Strong business judgment, including budget ownership, vendor management, and third-party risk assessment
Education: BS in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
Preferred
Experience with consumer platforms, student data privacy, payments, or streaming media is a plus
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
Company
PlayOn Sports
PlayOn is the all-in-one fan engagement platform for schools.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$72.31MKey Investors
BIP CapitalHerff JonesHamilton Ventures LLC
2022-04-26Acquired
2022-02-01Private Equity
2021-01-08Series Unknown· $10M
Leadership Team
Perkins Miller
Chief Executive Officer
David Rudolph
President, Streaming and Coaching Tools
Recent News
2025-11-22
Sports Business Journal
2025-11-14
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