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.