Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Hippo Insurance

Hippo

US Posted 37 days ago
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TL;DR

Hippo is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead cybersecurity strategy, operations, and compliance across the enterprise. This high-visibility role involves developing and executing security strategies aligned with regulatory requirements, building and leading security operations, owning SOC 2 program management, and driving third-party risk management. The CISO will also manage identity governance, privacy compliance, and disaster recovery planning while ensuring seamless communication with executive leadership and board members. Ideal candidates have over a decade of cybersecurity experience, including senior leadership roles at regulated companies, extensive GRC expertise, and the ability to present complex security information to boards and regulators. Experience in insurance or fintech is preferred, along with relevant certifications like CISSP or CISM.

Skills

SOC 2 GRC CI/CD Python SQL Kubernetes AWS Azure Google Cloud Docker Terraform PostgreSQL MongoDB Git Jira Confluence Splunk SIEM PCI DSS SOX CCPA NIST ISO 27001 CISSP CISM CRISC CISA

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute enterprise cybersecurity strategy aligned with business risk and regulatory requirements.
  • Build and lead security operations, including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
  • Own SOC 2 program end-to-end, ensuring control design, evidence collection, and auditor engagement.
  • Lead governance, risk, and compliance functions, maintaining cybersecurity policies and standards.
  • Manage third-party risk programs and ensure compliance with state and federal cybersecurity regulations.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of cybersecurity experience, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles like CISO
  • Experience managing security operations and building SOC 2 programs end-to-end
  • Track record of navigating regulatory examinations and SOX audit cycles in a publicly traded company
  • Strong governance, risk management, and compliance background with policy frameworks and control libraries
  • Proven ability to present cybersecurity risks and incidents to boards and regulators effectively
  • Experience managing third-party and vendor cybersecurity risk programs
  • Familiarity with privacy frameworks and data protection requirements in regulated industries

Market check

Salary context

This listing doesn't show a salary. Similar roles on FindRole typically pay $135,100–$220,000.

Peer median band

$135,100–$220,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$143,248–$216,475

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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About Hippo

Hippo Insurance is a home insurance company that offers proactive home insurance products using smart home technology and data to help homeowners prevent claims before they happen. Industry: Insurance Technology & Homeowners Insurance

Hippo currently has 5 open roles on FindRole.

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