Chief Information Security Officer Job at rPotential in San Francisco

Job Description

Company: rPotential

Location: San Francisco, US

JOB TITLE
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
ABOUT RPOTENTIAL
rPotential was launched by The Adecco Group and Salesforce to build the coordination and measurement layer between human and digital work.
As enterprises deploy AI agents alongside human teams, the hard problem is not intelligence — it is allocation.
Who does what.
At what cost.
With what return.
Existing systems (HRIS, ERP, workforce planning) were not built for this.
rPotential is the platform for planning, orchestrating, and measuring human + AI capacity across the enterprise.
We are backed by two of the most influential companies in enterprise software and global workforce solutions, with distribution, data, and strategic alignment already in place.
We closed our inaugural $33M round from Adecco and Salesforce and are actively raising a significant institutional round to fund the next phase of growth.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are hiring a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to build and lead the security, trust, and governance foundation for a category-defining company operating at the intersection of enterprise AI, workforce infrastructure, and global enterprise partnerships.
This is not a traditional security leadership role.
The security surface area is unusually complex and strategically important:
* Protecting enterprise data and AI workflows across human and autonomous agent systems
* Establishing trust and neutrality standards that withstand scrutiny from Fortune 500 CISOs, regulators, and eventually public markets
* Designing security architecture for a platform coordinating sensitive workforce, operational, and AI decisioning data
* Building governance frameworks where AI, employment systems, privacy regulation, and enterprise infrastructure increasingly overlap
* Navigating evolving global regulatory expectations around AI security, model governance, and operational resilience
You will work directly with the CEO and executive leadership team to define the company’s security strategy, architecture, governance, and risk posture from the ground up.
This role is responsible for enterprise security strategy, compliance, risk management, infrastructure security, customer trust, and security operations across the company and platform ecosystem.
The primary goal is to enable the business to scale rapidly and confidently while maintaining world-class security, resilience, and governance standards.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong business judgment, operational pragmatism, and the ability to build trust with enterprise customers, strategic partners, and regulators.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Define and execute the company-wide information security and cybersecurity strategy
* Build security architecture and governance frameworks for enterprise AI and human + digital workforce systems
* Establish and oversee security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, and business continuity planning
* Lead enterprise compliance initiatives including SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, AI governance frameworks, and other evolving regulatory requirements
* Partner closely with product, engineering, infrastructure, cognitive services (AI), and leadership teams to embed security into platform design and operational workflows
* Develop policies and controls related to data governance, identity management, access control, encryption, and AI system integrity
* Serve as the executive-facing security leader for enterprise customers, strategic partners, auditors, and regulators
* Assess and manage third-party, cloud, infrastructure, and AI vendor risks
* Build customer trust programs and support enterprise procurement and security review processes
* Recruit and lead the company’s future security organization as the business scales
* Establish pragmatic processes that balance speed, innovation, and risk management in a high-growth startup environment
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
* 10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, information security, or infrastructure security leadership roles
* Experience leading security programs within enterprise SaaS, AI, cloud infrastructure, or high-growth technology environments
* Proven experience building or scaling security functions in startup or rapidly growing companies
TECHNICAL / FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE
* Deep understanding of cloud security, enterprise architecture, identity and access management, security operations, and modern infrastructure environments
* Experience implementing and managing security and compliance frameworks including SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), GDPR, CCPA, and enterprise third-party risk management programs
* Strong understanding of AI security, model governance, data privacy, and emerging risks related to AI systems and autonomous agents
* Knowledge of agentic/LLM-specific security: prompt injection, tool-use authorization, agent identity & IAM.
* Familiarity with emerging AI governance and assurance frameworks including NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 42001
* Experience managing enterprise security reviews, audits, customer trust programs, and vendor risk assessments
* Familiarity with cloud security architectures and controls across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP environments
* Working knowledge of AppSec, secure SDLC, and DevSecOps
* Deep understanding of data classification, DLP, or insider threat
* Experience with disaster recovery, crisis communications, and tabletop exercises
LEADERSHIP
* Demonstrated ability to operate strategically while remaining highly hands-on
* Strong executive communication skills with the ability to translate complex security concepts into business decisions
* Experience influencing cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders
EDUCATION
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field preferred
* Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are a plus
PREFERRED SKILLS
* Experience operating in AI-native, enterprise infrastructure, or workforce technology environments
* Familiarity with evolving global AI regulatory and governance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions
* Experience supporting enterprise procurement, security diligence, and compliance reviews with Fortune 500 customers or regulated industries
* Exposure to FedRAMP, regulated industry frameworks, or public sector security requirements is a plus
* Exceptional problem-solving and systems-thinking capabilities
* High ownership mindset with a practical, execution-oriented approach
* Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building security programs from scratch
* Ability to balance long-term security architecture with fast-paced product and company growth
* Strong presence with enterprise customers, board members, strategic partners, auditors, and regulators
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
CANDIDATE CONSIDERATIONS
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
* The California Fair Chance Act
* Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
* Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Compensation varies based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, key skills, and geographic location.
Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401(k) plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan.
Available paid leave includes Personal Time Off (PTO) on an accrual basis up to 152 hours a year, 10 Paid Holidays, 1 Community Service Day, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.
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