Overview
On Site
200k - 210k
Full Time
Skills
Security Operations
Roadmaps
Management
Endpoint Protection
Risk Assessment
Security Controls
Security Awareness
Mentorship
Information Security
Leadership
System On A Chip
Regulatory Compliance
Auditing
Cloud Computing
Network
Software Security
Risk Management
Incident Management
Communication
CISSP
CISM
CISA
Startups
Pivotal
Job Details
Our client is a fast-growing tech startup seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Information Security to build and lead their security function from the ground up, ensuring robust protection of digital assets and customer trust.
They are looking for someone to define and implement their security strategy, manage compliance efforts, and lead initiatives to protect company systems and data. This is a high-impact role with the opportunity to shape security operations at a critical growth stage.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
What Our Client Offers:
They are looking for someone to define and implement their security strategy, manage compliance efforts, and lead initiatives to protect company systems and data. This is a high-impact role with the opportunity to shape security operations at a critical growth stage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the company's information security strategy and roadmap.
- Lead efforts to achieve and maintain SOC 2 compliance, including preparing for audits and managing remediation activities.
- Manage, configure, and optimize CrowdStrike Falcon for endpoint protection and threat detection.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement security controls to safeguard systems, data, and applications.
- Partner with engineering, IT, and product teams to integrate security best practices into development and operations.
- Monitor security metrics, incidents, and emerging threats, and implement proactive measures.
- Develop security awareness programs and train staff on best practices.
- Lead and mentor a growing security team as the company scales.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in information security leadership, ideally in a startup or high-growth environment.
- Hands-on experience with SOC 2 compliance, including audits and remediation.
- Expertise with CrowdStrike Falcon or similar endpoint detection and response tools.
- Strong understanding of cloud, network, and application security principles.
- Experience with risk management, vulnerability assessments, and incident response.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA preferred.
What Our Client Offers:
- Competitive compensation and equity package.
- Opportunity to build and lead the company's security function from the ground up.
- Dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced startup environment.
- Professional growth opportunities and a chance to shape security strategy at a pivotal stage.
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