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Groupon

Chief Information Security Officer

Groupon, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Chief Information Security Officer

As the CISO, you will be responsible for the overall security posture of Groupon’s cloud ecosystem, ensuring compliance, mitigating threats, and building a resilient security infrastructure. You will lead security efforts across the organization, working closely with IT, InfoSec, and business teams to drive strategic initiatives and ensure the safety of our employees, consumers, and merchants.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership

Develop and execute a comprehensive

information security strategy

aligned with Groupon’s business objectives and regulatory requirements ( PCI, SOC 2, GDPR, etc. ). Provide guidance on secure system architecture, ensuring the adoption of tools and processes that

complement each other

within the GCP cloud ecosystem. Security Framework & Compliance

Establish benchmarks and implement security protocols to align with

business and regulatory objectives . Ensure compliance with industry standards, including

CICD practices , and promote the use of tools like

SonarQube

for security checks. Manage

network segmentation

by platform, product, or funnel to isolate potential threats. Threat Monitoring & Risk Mitigation

Introduce and oversee

threat monitoring systems

targeting key fraud areas:

Consumer and Merchant account takeovers. Checkout vulnerabilities and ongoing threat detection.

Proactively address vulnerabilities, ensuring the highest level of security across Groupon's infrastructure. Incident Response & Disaster Recovery

Develop and

own the Disaster Recovery Plan , ensuring it is regularly tested and updated. Create and manage a robust

Incident Response Plan , with cross-functional testing to ensure readiness for any security events. Execution & Collaboration

Collaborate with

IT and InfoSec teams

to implement security supervision and operational processes. Lead cross-departmental initiatives to embed security into Groupon’s product lifecycle and business processes. Team Development & Leadership

Build and lead a high-performing security team capable of meeting Groupon’s evolving security needs. Foster a culture of security awareness across the organisation, providing training and guidance to employees and stakeholders.

Key Qualifications

10+ years

of experience in Information Security, including leadership roles. Expertise in regulatory frameworks ( PCI DSS, SOC 2, GDPR ) and cloud security, particularly in

GCP . Demonstrated success in implementing and managing

threat monitoring systems , disaster recovery, and incident response plans. Proven ability to manage

network segmentation

and integrate security measures into CICD processes using open-source tools like

SonarQube . Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience leading security strategies at a senior level in a global organization. Deep understanding of fraud prevention and vulnerability management. Collaborative mindset with the ability to engage with technical and non-technical teams effectively.

What We Offer

An opportunity to lead security efforts at a global marketplace with millions of users. A collaborative and

performance-driven culture

that values innovation and impact. Competitive salary and benefits package. Flexible work environment with global exposure and cross-functional collaboration.

Join Groupon as our

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

to lead the charge in safeguarding our digital landscape, driving compliance, and ensuring a secure future for our business, employees, and customers. Apply Today and Make an Impact! About Us

We continue to grow Groupon into an on-demand marketplace, matching consumers with merchants just about anywhere, anytime. Teammates across the globe, and across a global spectrum of talents and industry specializations are charging ahead to refine and evolve what Groupon can do to connect local commerce. Whether it's a mobile developer in her first job out of school, or a technology sales executive taking the next career step, our diversity of opportunities and talent enhances the potential of all that we will do. Since our launch in 2008 , we're more excited than ever to build what is next, and to welcome those who will build it with us.

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