Lead, Cloud Security

About the Role

As the first dedicated security hire at a growing data infrastructure and analytics company, you will build and own the hands-on security program. You will partner with engineering and leadership to protect sensitive enterprise data across cloud infrastructure, products, pipelines, and internal operations.
What Youll Do

Build and own the company-wide security program across cloud infrastructure, application security, data governance, and employee security.

Design and implement access controls, just-in-time permissions, and data governance policies for sensitive customer data.

Lead the SOC 2 certification process and ongoing compliance work with an existing vendor.

Threat-model product features, data pipelines, and AI workflows, then implement technical controls for the most consequential risks.

Create secure defaults and tools that help engineering teams move quickly while reducing security risks.

Write code, review system architecture, and make practical security decisions alongside engineers.

What Were Looking For

At least 5 years of experience in security engineering or software engineering.

Hands-on experience with cloud security, application security, identity and authorization, multi-tenant systems, secrets management, and data governance.

Experience with AWS, SOC 2, IAM, AI/ML security, data pipelines, SIEM, and infrastructure as code.

Engineering experience beyond compliance or policy work, ideally at an early-stage company or in a high-bar security environment.

Background protecting sensitive customer data, with a track record of sustained ownership and delivery.

A STEM degree and strong technical fundamentals.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $210,000 to $300,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available.
Location

On-site in New York, New York.