Job Description

Fuse is building a fully integrated energy company--spanning solar, wind, hydrogen, power trading, and distributed energy systems. We sell directly to consumers to reduce costs and deliver real savings.
We're also creating the Energy Network: a decentralised system of smart devices that rewards users in Energy Dollars for electrifying their homes, shifting usage to off-peak hours, and supporting grid stability--critical for scaling AI and energy-intensive industries.
We're looking for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our company-wide security strategy. You'll protect our infrastructure, digital assets, and customer data while enabling fast, secure growth.
Key Responsibilities
Security Strategy & Leadership

• Define and lead Fuse's security strategy across infrastructure, applications, and data.
• Lead hands-on development of security roadmaps, maturity models, and control frameworks tailored to Fuse's risk profile.
• Directly contribute to architecture reviews, threat modelling sessions, and key design decisions across product and platform teams.
• Build and mentor a high-performing security team, including hiring, coaching, and managing performance.
• Develop KPIs and reporting structures to measure and communicate security posture to leadership and the board.
• Advise the executive team on security risks, regulatory exposure, and investment priorities to support long-term growth.

Governance & Compliance

• Own company-wide security governance, including data protection, access control, and insider risk.
• Ensure compliance with SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and other relevant frameworks.
• Oversee security audits and third-party risk programs.

Risk Management & Threat Intelligence

• Lead threat modelling, risk assessments, and security reviews of critical systems; design and deliver security awareness training programs for all employees to promote a culture of proactive risk management.
• Build threat intelligence capabilities to stay ahead of emerging risks.
• Balance risk management with product and engineering velocity.

Incident Response & Resilience

• Own response plans for high-severity threats and incidents.
• Build robust detection, containment, and remediation processes.
• Drive business continuity and disaster recovery strategy.

Technology & Infrastructure Security

• Partner with engineering to embed security in the SDLC and infrastructure.
• Guide secure design for cryptographic systems, transaction flows, and the Energy Network.
• Ensure resilience across distributed devices and on/off-chain systems.

Security Culture & Collaboration

• Promote a security-first culture across product, data, legal, and compliance.
• Represent Fuse externally in customer, regulatory, and industry engagements.

Requirements

• 5+ years in cybersecurity, with prior leadership or CISO experience.
• Deep understanding of cloud security (especially AWS), application security, and modern DevSecOps.
• Proven experience securing systems involving digital assets, cryptographic components, or distributed infrastructure.
• Strong grasp of regulatory frameworks: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, etc.
• Background in threat modeling, incident response, and risk management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder skills.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.

Bonus:

• Experience with CTFs, red/blue team exercises, or offensive security.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a stock options sign-on bonus
• Biannual bonus scheme
• Fully expensed tech to match your needs!
• Paid annual leave
• Breakfast and dinner for office based employees