Chief Information Security Officer

Role Executive Summary

Compass International Holdings is seeking a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer to own and evolve the enterprise security program. This is an executive & highly technical role at the intersection of security strategy, technology, and business — responsible for protecting Compass's platform, its agents, buyers, sellers, and the sensitive financial and personal data that flows through every transaction.

The CISO will report directly to the CTO and serve as the company's foremost authority on information security, risk management, and compliance. This leader will partner across Engineering, Product, Legal, and Finance to embed security into the DNA of how Compass builds and operates.

Engineering @ Compass International Holdings

Compass is building the first modern end-to-end real estate platform by integrating agents, buyers and sellers through technology. As one of the fastest growing technology companies of our generation, in an industry larger than any other, we have an opportunity and obligation to build a world-class security team to secure the operating platform that will transform real estate.

What You'll Own

• Design and drive a comprehensive, enterprise-wide information security and risk management program — covering integrity, confidentiality, and availability of all data owned, processed, or controlled by Compass and its affiliates, including Title & Escrow, Brokerage, and Technology platforms
• Lead all critical security domains: incident response, application security, threat intelligence, monitoring and detection, security engineering, information governance, and product security
• Establish and maintain SOX-compliant internal controls and ensure ongoing CPRA compliance, with direct accountability to audit and regulatory requirements
• Build and continuously mature a distributed team of security professionals, including performance management, succession planning, and organizational development
• Serve as the primary security voice to the Board, executive leadership, regulators, investment partners, and external customers — including public defense of the company's security posture when required
• Define the security roadmap and operating model for a company that spans agents, buyers, sellers, and technology platforms across the full real estate transaction lifecycle
• Partner closely with Engineering and Product to ensure all applications and services are built on secure-by-default principles across people, processes, and technology
• Strengthen third-party and vendor security controls as Compass scales its ecosystem of affiliated businesses and technology integrations

Who You Are

• Technical Depth: 12+ years of technical experience in software, systems, or security engineering, with a deep command of security architecture and Computer Science fundamentals
• Security Leadership: 10+ years of senior security leadership experience within a complex, global technology organization — ideally in a publicly traded company with international scope
• Product & Platform Experience: Experience in a product-led business, ideally a web product responsible for hosting and protecting sensitive customer data at scale
• Risk & Business Acumen: Data and metrics-driven approach to risk — ability to quantify, prioritize, and communicate security risk using a structured, evidence-based framework
• Leadership & Communication: Proven ability to build, scale, and lead high-performing security teams across multiple time zones

Bonus

• Real estate or adjacent industry experience is a plus, not a requirement

Why This Role

Compass International Holdings sits at a rare intersection: a technology company at enterprise scale, operating in one of the world's largest industries, real estate. The CISO will have the mandate, the access, and the team to build something exceptional — a modern, resilient security program that earns the trust of agents, clients, and investors alike.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is $350,000 - $400,000; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We offer a competitive executive compensation package including bonus and equity in addition to a full range of benefits.

Perks that You Need to Know About

• Participation in our incentive programs (which may include eligible cash, equity, or commissions)
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave
• Medical, tele-health, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter program
• Life and disability insurance
• Maven (a support system for new parents)
• Carrot (fertility benefits)
• UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet insurance