Lead Security Analyst

TL;DR

Lead Security Analyst: Ensuring hirify.global’s security and building customer trust by managing security operations, maintaining compliance, and ensuring transparent communication. Focus on proactive monitoring, incident response coordination, policy drafting, vulnerability assessment, and providing clear, timely customer-facing security support.

Location: Hybrid in Santa Clara, CA

Salary: $140,000–$160,000 USD

Company

hirify.global helps thousands of companies like OpenAI, NVIDIA, and Amazon 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, investigate alerts, and coordinate incident response with engineering/DevOps.
• Serve as the first point of contact for customer security queries, participate in review calls, and accurately complete IT security questionnaires.
• Draft and update security policies and help maintain compliance with security standards like ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and NIST.
• Conduct or coordinate vulnerability scans and penetration testing, working with product teams for timely remediation.
• Conduct training sessions and internal communications to educate staff on security best practices.
• Act as the first line of investigation for potential security incidents and escalate complex issues as needed.

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 stakeholders.
• 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 (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or Security+).
• Experience in managing IT Operations, tool, and procurement.

Culture & Benefits

• Deeply committed to growth with an intense work ethic, expecting speed and quality.
• Provides equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, or disability status.