Fractional CISO (vCISO)

Arcanys is a high-growth Swiss software development partner with a 300+ person operation in the Philippines. We are looking for a Fractional CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) to transition our security posture to "enterprise-grade".

Who you are (Requirements):

• Proven experience leading security governance in mid-sized companies (200–500 employees), including SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification, ideally in outsourcing/software services companies.

• Strong technical foundation across SDLC, CI/CD security, and cloud platforms (AWS, Google Workspace).

• Effective communicator and mentor, able to explain security concepts to both junior technical staff and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience handling client security audits and vendor assessments.

• Experience working with distributed teams (Europe/Asia/Australia) and with early-stage startups is a plus.

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Security Strategy

• Design a 12-month security roadmap that balances "Swiss Quality" expectations with the agility of a software outsourcing firm.

• Establish a Risk Register and prioritize remediation based on business impact.

2. Mentorship & Team Elevation

• Act as the direct mentor to our IT Manager, transforming technical tasks into security controls.

• Establish "Security Office Hours" to train our lead developers on secure coding (OWASP) and DevSecOps.

3. Cross-Border Compliance

• Ensure all data handling meets the European GDPR, the Philippines Data Privacy Act and the Australian Privacy Act standards, among other regulations.

• Standardize our response to client security questionnaires to accelerate the sales cycle.

4. Incident & Policy Management

• Draft and implement core policies (Incident Response, Access Control, BCP/DR) that are practical, not just theoretical.

• Oversee the selection and implementation of essential security tools (EDR, SIEM, Vulnerability Scanners) without over-complicating the stack.

5. Venture Portfolio Security & Advisory

• Define a "Right-Sized" security framework for Arcanys Ventures’ portfolio companies, ensuring they have essential protections without stifling their growth or speed.

• Assist the leadership team during the investment process by evaluating the technical security and data privacy risks of potential new ventures.

• Act as a fractional advisor for our startups, helping their founders establish basic security policies, data privacy compliance (GDPR/DPA), and a "Security by Design" culture from day one.