Head of Security and Compliance
We are supporting a Series A startup backed by some of the biggest VC firms in the security and AI worlds. They are dedicated to transforming compliance processes using artificial intelligence to enable businesses to navigate complex regulations. Despite being at an early stage, they have an impressive client portfolio including multiple Fortune 100 organizations.
Role Overview
You will lead the security and compliance programs in a genuine 'build' role, owning the growth of the function and the direction for the foreseeable future, with full and direct support from the CEO, CTO and Investors.
You will work closely with the engineering teams on developing the product further, as well as leveraging their expertise to help you grow and mature the function quickly. As well as being a key part of the client engagement process, working directly with C-Level stakeholders at organizations around the world.
Key Responsibilities
- Build the Security & Compliance programs from the ground up, developing a function to satisfy NIST AI frameworks, as well as HIPAA, FedRAMP and more
- Lead risk management, including business continuity and disaster recovery drills and penetration testing
- Support client engagements, addressing Chief Compliance Officers and General Counsels at Fortune 100 clients
Qualifications
- 5-7+ years in security compliance ideally in a SaaS/AI environment
- Strong technical understanding and ability to work directly with engineers
- Desire to be client-facing and work with C-level stakeholders
- Organized, proactive, and able to lead security initiatives independently
- Experience with NIST AI Regulations, HIPAA and FedRAMP is highly preferred
