Lead Security Analyst

TL;DR

Lead Security Analyst: Ensures hirify.global's security and builds customer trust by managing security operations, maintaining compliance, and providing timely responses to security inquiries. Focus on strengthening security, customer confidence, and transparent communication.

Location: Hybrid in Santa Clara, CA

Salary: $140,000 - $160,000

Company

hirify.global helps companies hire developers based on their skills and nurtures a community of millions of developers to upskill themselves.

What you will do

• Continuously monitor security tools and logs to identify potential threats and coordinate with engineering or DevOps teams for incident response.
• Serve as the first point of contact for responding to security-related customer queries and participate in security review calls with customers.
• Draft and update security policies and help maintain compliance with security standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR).
• Conduct or coordinate vulnerability scans and penetration testing, working closely with product teams for timely patching.
• Conduct training sessions and internal communications to educate staff on security best practices.
• Act as the first line of investigation for potential security incidents, escalating complex issues to the CTO/CISO.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in information security, risk management, or security operations with a focus on customer-facing security support.
• Strong communication skills to engage confidently with customers and address security concerns.
• Hands-on experience with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and NIST compliance.
• Proficiency in security operations including monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Ability to balance security and business needs, ensuring protection without slowing down product development.
• Experience in automation and process improvement to streamline security workflows.

Nice to have

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Security+ to demonstrate industry expertise.
• Experience in managing IT Operations, tool and procurement.

Culture & Benefits

• hirify.global values a strong work ethic, speed, and quality in shipping products.
• The company is committed to growth and deeply cares about their work.
• hirify.global is an equal opportunity employer.