HackerRank · 3 weeks ago
Lead Security Analyst
Hybrid in Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expHackerRank is a company that helps organizations hire developers based on skills. They are seeking a Lead Security Analyst who will be responsible for ensuring security and building customer trust by managing security operations, maintaining compliance, and providing customer-facing security support.
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Responsibilities
Continuously monitor security tools and logs to identify potential threats
Investigate alerts and coordinate with engineering or DevOps teams for incident response
Serve as the first point of contact for responding to security-related customer queries or tickets (e.g., data handling, compliance, vulnerabilities)
Participate in security review calls with customers and prospects to provide reassurance about HackerRank’s security posture
Fill out IT security questionnaires from customers in a timely and accurate manner
Be available to answer customer follow-ups regarding security concerns
Draft and update the security policies (e.g., password management, BYOD, vendor risk assessments)
Help maintain compliance with security standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR) and gather necessary evidence during audits
Conduct or coordinate vulnerability scans and penetration testing
Work closely with product teams to ensure timely patching and remediation of critical vulnerabilities
Conduct training sessions and internal communications to educate staff on phishing, social engineering, and other security best practices
Act as the first line of investigation for potential security incidents across the company
Escalate complex or severe security issues to the CTO/CISO as needed
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in information security, risk management, or security operations, with a focus on customer-facing security support
Strong communication skills to engage confidently with customers, address security concerns, and build trust
Hands-on experience with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and NIST compliance
Proficiency in security operations including monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management
Ability to balance security and business needs, ensuring protection without slowing down product development or operations
Experience in automation and process improvement to streamline security workflows and reduce overhead
Preferred
Relevant certifications (nice to have) such as CISSP, CISM, or Security+ to demonstrate industry expertise
Experience in managing IT Operations, tool and procurement
Company
HackerRank
HackerRank provides a platform that helps companies to evaluate technical skills and create opportunities.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$102.9MKey Investors
Susquehanna Growth EquityJMI EquityKhosla Ventures
2022-03-29Series D· $60M
2018-02-13Series C· $30M
2014-06-13Series B· $9.2M
Leadership Team
Vivek Ravisankar
Co-founder & forward-deployed CEO
Harishankaran Karunanidhi
Co-founder
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