About the job
mecka.ai is seeking a Chief Security Officer based in New York. This executive role shapes and manages security systems and protocols across the company. Working closely with the leadership team, the CSO owns security strategy, risk management, and the protection of company assets such as devices, infrastructure, data, and user access.
This position requires a leader who can set policy and handle day-to-day security operations. The CSO will design scalable security solutions that support company growth and adapt to new challenges as they arise.
What you will do
Security strategy and risk management
- Guide the development and ongoing improvement of mecka.ai’s security posture and risk management framework.
- Identify vulnerabilities across all systems and address risks proactively.
- Set and enforce security standards and best practices throughout the organization.
Device and endpoint security
- Direct the deployment and management of Mobile Device Management (MDM) systems for laptops and access controls.
- Apply device hardening, access policies, and security configurations.
- Oversee secure onboarding and offboarding of employee devices.
Infrastructure and application security
- Safeguard infrastructure, including cloud computing environments, internal systems, and development workflows.
- Implement best practices for secrets management, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and security in CI/CD pipelines.
- Work closely with engineering teams to ensure secure architecture and design.
Identity and access management
- Manage Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and access control systems.
- Define and enforce role-based access policies.
- Oversee secure processes for onboarding, role changes, and offboarding.
Data security and protection
- Develop and maintain measures for data security and compliance protocols.

