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Figma · 2 weeks ago

Director, Security Operations & Information Security

Figma is a company on a mission to make design accessible to all, and they are seeking a Director of Security Operations & Information Security. This role is responsible for driving the enterprise-wide security strategy and ensuring operational excellence across various systems while collaborating with teams to build scalable frameworks for security governance.

CollaborationDeveloper ToolsProduct DesignSoftwareWeb Apps
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Lead and scale the Information Security and Enterprise Security functions, including Security Operations, Third-Party Risk Management, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Management, and GRC
Define and drive the security strategy and roadmap, balancing innovation and risk in close partnership with Engineering and Product leadership
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure comprehensive security governance across the organization
Develop and uphold security incident response plans, tabletop exercises, and post-mortem processes throughout the organization
Establish metrics and KPIs to monitor the effectiveness of security programs and continuously improve them
Build and manage an impactful team, hiring world-class talent and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability
Serve as a trusted advisor to the leadership team and board members on security risks, trends, and incidents
Lead vendor and third-party risk, including security evaluations and contract reviews

Qualification

Security OperationsInformation SecurityThreat DetectionVulnerability ManagementCompliance FrameworksSaaS/cloud-native experienceRisk ManagementLeadershipCollaboration

Required

10+ years of experience in information security, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing security operations or infosec
Strong background in building and scaling security programs in SaaS/cloud-native environments
Deep knowledge of modern threat landscapes, detection and response strategies, and vulnerability management practices
Understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks relevant to enterprise SaaS (SOC 2, ISO, FedRAMP, etc.)
Experience engaging with auditors, regulators, and customer security teams

Benefits

Health, dental & vision
Retirement with company contribution
Parental leave & reproductive or family planning support
Mental health & wellness benefits
Generous PTO
Company recharge days
A learning & development stipend
A work from home stipend
Cell phone reimbursement
Sales incentive pay for most sales roles
An annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles

Company

Figma is a collaborative design tool that enables teams to create, prototype, and test digital products on one platform.

H1B Sponsorship

Figma has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (47)
2024 (27)
2023 (32)
2022 (35)
2021 (16)
2020 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.45B
Key Investors
Durable Capital PartnersAndreessen HorowitzSequoia Capital
2025-12-08Post Ipo Equity
2025-07-31IPO
2024-07-17Secondary Market· $700M

Leadership Team

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Dylan Field
CEO & Co-founder
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Evan Wallace
Co-Founder
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