Head of Security
Own the end-to-end security program for a fintech infrastructure company, driving strategy, compliance (SOC 2), incident response, and client-facing security reviews for institutional trading systems.
Head of Security Engineering
Leads and scales security engineering organization, owning roadmap for application security, cloud architecture, detection/response, IAM, and secure development in fast-growing AI company. Requires 10+ years leading security teams, AWS expertise, and domain knowledge in multiple security specializations.
275k – 375kBoston, MASan Francisco, CANew York, NYSecurity EngineeringOnsite10+ YOE
About the role
What You’ll Do
- Design and implement secure cloud architectures across cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP)
- Enable and lead teams to innovate and develop strong security programs and overall strategies within the domains of Cloud Security, Identity Access Management, Security Operations, and Product Security.
- Provide technical leadership of Security products from conception to operation, ensuring they are built to the highest quality standards.
- Understand and maintain knowledge of emerging security technologies, advances in agentic AI, and their applications to consumer products
- Collaborate closely with other teams to ensure that security is a core consideration with all decisions.
- Nurture an engineering team focused on impact, fostering a culture of collaboration, trust, ownership, and open communication.
- Create a high-performance team through delivery of clear performance expectations and continuous feedback, while setting a strong bar for engineering standards and high quality decision making.
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience leading security engineering and operations departments.
- 5+ years of experience with securing AWS environments.
- Proven experience in successfully building and leading mission-critical teams.
- Experience navigating complex global regulatory environments and consumer ecosystems
- Strong technical skills and a willingness to dive deeply into details.
- Experience developing, managing, and evaluating talent.
- Demonstrated experience working with regulatory bodies, executive leadership, and developing strong partner team relationships.
- Domain expertise in two or more security specializations (Product Security, Cloud Security, Security Operations, EIAM, Cryptography, etc.)
Perks & Benefits for Full-Time Employees
- Company Equity Package
- 401(k) with 3% Employer Match & Roth 401(k)
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (PPO w/ HSA & FSA options)
- 11 Paid Holidays + Unlimited PTO & Sick Time
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Creative Education Stipend
- Generous Commuter Allowance
- In-Office Lunch (5 days per week)
Skills
AWSGCPCloud SecurityIdentity Access ManagementSecurity OperationsProduct SecurityIAMCryptographySecure Development LifecycleAgentic AI
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