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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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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