Assort Health · 4 months ago
Head of Security
San Francisco HQ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelAssorthealth is a rapidly growing company dedicated to making exceptional healthcare accessible for everyone. They are seeking a Head of Security to establish and lead their security function, focusing on safeguarding healthcare data while enabling innovation through a comprehensive security strategy.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business Process Automation (BPA)Telehealth
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain Assort’s security posture across application, infrastructure, cloud, and data environments
Develop a long-term security roadmap aligned with company growth and regulatory requirements
Conduct proactive threat modeling, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing
Develop and execute pragmatic remediation plans to address identified risks
Establish lean, effective security guidelines and ensure adherence to HIPAA, BAA, and other applicable regulations
Lead third-party vendor security reviews and ongoing risk monitoring
Develop and own incident detection, response, and post-mortem processes
Drive rapid resolution of security incidents and integrate lessons learned into ongoing improvements
Leverage AI-driven tools and automation platforms to improve detection, reduce manual workload, and accelerate remediation
Continuously evaluate and integrate emerging security technologies
Act as the internal security evangelist, raising awareness across teams without introducing unnecessary bureaucracy
Provide ongoing security training and guidance to employees
Qualification
Required
Proven track record of independently managing security functions in startup or high-growth environments
Strong expertise across cloud, application, infrastructure, and data security domains
Hands-on experience with incident management and post-incident analysis
Comfort with leveraging AI tools to enhance security operations
Ability to balance pragmatic solutions with long-term strategic planning
Preferred
Direct experience with HIPAA compliance and healthcare data protection
Familiarity with generative AI systems, voice AI workflows, or healthcare technology platforms
Broad technical skill set paired with the ability to go deep in priority areas
Benefits
Competitive Compensation – Including salary and employee stock options so you share in our success.
Lifelong Learning – Annual budget for professional development, plus training opportunities to help you grow.
Office Setup Stipend – We’ll outfit your in-office workspace so comfy as it's productive.
Top-Tier Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance, because your health comes first.
Unlimited PTO – We trust you to take the time you need to recharge and come back ready to crush it.
Meals & Snacks – Lunch, dinner, and snack breaks that fuel great ideas.
Wellness Stipend – Your physical and mental well-being matters, and we’ve got a yearly stipend to prove it.
401(k) – Let us help you plan for the future. We’ve got you covered.
Company
Assort Health
Assort Health provides voice AI agents designed for healthcare call centers, enabling automation of appointment management tasks.
Founded in 2023
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$101.5MKey Investors
Lightspeed Venture PartnersQuiet Capital
2025-08-26Series B· $76M
2025-04-16Series A· $22M
2024-03-14Seed· $3.5M
Leadership Team
Jeffery Liu
Founder, co-CEO
Jon Wang
Founder, co-CEO
Recent News
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