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Fable SecurityFable SecurityUnited States

Head of IT & Information Security

Lead security, compliance, and IT functions including SOC 2, ISO 27001, privacy, risk management, and external industry presence. Requires 7+ years in security/compliance/IT with direct experience leading compliance programs.

160k – 225k
Remote7+ YOESecurity Engineering

About the role

Responsibilities

Compliance & Privacy

  • Own compliance program, including SOC 2 and ISO 27001, and the ISMS that supports them
  • Assist with operational privacy processes in support of GDPR and adherence to privacy laws across all US states and international requirements
  • Assist the CISO with privacy program implementation

Risk Management

  • Lead the third-party risk management program
  • Lead AI risk management and governance

Security & IT Leadership

  • Drive focus areas: identity and access management, product security, and internal IT operations

Industry Presence & Thought Leadership

  • Contribute to security research and thought leadership
  • Drive and attend industry events in partnership with the go-to-market team
  • Submit to and speak at conferences

Requirements

  • 7+ years across security, compliance, and IT, including direct experience leading ISO 27001 and SOC 2 programs
  • Working knowledge of GDPR and US state and international privacy requirements
  • Experience across identity, product security, risk management, and IT operations
  • Comfortable representing the company externally — at events, in research, and on stage
  • Clear communicator who can translate technical and regulatory requirements for any audience

Nice to Have

  • CISSP, CISM, CIPP/E, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, or equivalent certifications
  • Established presence in the security community: publications, talks, or research contributions

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary + equity
  • Equity in a venture-backed, high-growth company
  • Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k)
  • Flexible PTO
  • Estimated salary range: $160,000 - $225,000/year
  • Total compensation may include stock options, sign-on bonus, and other potential future incentives

Skills

SOC 2ISO 27001GDPRIdentity And Access ManagementProduct SecurityRisk ManagementIt OperationsPrivacyComplianceThird-Party Risk Management

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