Head of Security, Security Engineering (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Head of Security, Security Engineering (Cybersecurity): Leading and scaling a multi-disciplinary Security Engineering organization, defining and delivering security strategy, and driving a shift toward preventive, engineering-led security systems. Focus on setting technical standards across security architecture, product and platform security, and corporate security engineering, while ensuring execution with clear prioritization and measurable outcomes.

Location: Hybrid, based in San Francisco, United States

Salary: $306,000–$414,000

Company

hirify.global is a leading platform for human + AI collaboration, helping millions of teams worldwide achieve their goals faster, recognized for its exceptional office-centric culture and innovation.

What you will do

• Lead and scale a multi-disciplinary Security Engineering organization through Engineering Managers and ICs.
• Define and deliver the Security Engineering strategy and multi-year roadmap aligned with hirify.global’s priorities.
• Drive the shift toward preventive, engineering-led security systems.
• Set the technical bar across security architecture, product and platform security, identity, and corporate security engineering.
• Execute security initiatives with clear prioritization, measurable outcomes, and scalable processes.
• Own the recruiting strategy for Security Engineering, attracting and hiring top-tier managers and engineers.

Requirements

• 8+ years in security or software engineering, including 5+ years leading managers and engineers in a SaaS or cloud-native environment.
• Background in software engineering with ability to engage deeply in system design, security architecture, and technical trade-offs.
• Deep understanding of application and platform risks (e.g., OWASP Top 10), identity and access controls (OAuth, OIDC, SAML), and modern attack patterns.
• Significant experience securing AWS environments at scale.
• Excel at evaluating security trade-offs and making pragmatic, risk-informed decisions.
• English: B2 required

Nice to have

• Curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package including base salary, equity, and benefits.
• Equitable and competitive benefits packages including mental health, wellness & fitness, career coaching & support, inclusive family building, and long-term savings or retirement plans.
• In-office culinary options catering to dietary preferences.
• Exceptional office-centric culture combined with hybrid models for global team members.
• Part of a company named to Fortune's Best Workplaces for 7+ years.