Upwind Security · 4 hours ago
Business Applications & Systems Lead
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expUpwind Security is a next-generation Cloud Security Platform that focuses on efficient cloud security management. They are seeking a Business Applications & Systems Lead to manage and build systems that enable the company's revenue and operational functions, with a strong focus on Salesforce as the backbone of their application ecosystem.
Cloud InfrastructureCloud ManagementCloud SecurityInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Define and execute the 1-3 year roadmap for our business application stack (SFDC, ERP, CPQ, etc.). Proactively identify application needs, integration gaps, and technical debt
Design, build, and maintain the application architecture and data models to ensure they are robust, secure, and can scale seamlessly to accommodate massive user and data growth
Act as the strategic partner to executive and department leaders (Sales, Finance, Marketing, Operations), translating high-level business goals into concrete technical solutions and system requirements
Ensure all business applications and integrations meet data governance, security, and internal control requirements
Own the full project lifecycle for all system enhancements and new application implementations, including scoping, time budgeting, design, hands-on configuration/development, testing, and deployment
Serve as the expert Administrator for Salesforce (Advanced Admin skills required), managing configuration, custom objects, user provisioning, security, data integrity, and troubleshooting
Own the health, performance, and development of all critical integrations between SFDC and adjacent applications (e.g., Clari, AWS, Slack, Upwind Platform, etc.)
Be the expert in Salesforce declarative automation, specifically focusing on building, maintaining, and optimizing complex Flows and other automation tools to eliminate manual steps and drive efficiency across business processes
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in Business Systems/Applications or Solutions Consulting with Revenue, Finance, or ERP Systems demonstrating progressive responsibility and ownership, ideally within a high-growth, late-stage startup environment
Proven ability to thrive in a 'first hire' or standalone role, demonstrating independence, quick learning, and accountability for critical infrastructure
Deep, hands-on expertise with Salesforce (Admin certification required; Developer/Consultant certification a strong plus)
Strong familiarity and experience integrating/managing at least one major adjacent system (e.g., ERP like NetSuite, CPQ, or Marketing Automation)
Proven, deep experience designing, building, and maintaining integrations using a dedicated Integration Platform as a Service (IPaaS) tool (e.g., MuleSoft, Workato, Celigo, Boomi). Must be highly proficient in data mapping, transformation, and error handling
Demonstrable ability to understand the interconnectedness of business processes and technology, identifying impacts across the entire value chain before implementation
Excellent organizational and project leadership skills, with a track record of successfully delivering complex, cross-functional projects on time
Company
Upwind Security
Upwind Security provides cybersecurity solutions to protect organizations from digital threats and vulnerabilities.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2024 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$180MKey Investors
Craft Ventures
2024-12-02Series A· $100M
2023-09-05Series A· $50M
2022-09-06Seed· $30M
Leadership Team
Amiram Shachar
Co-Founder & CEO
Rinki Sethi
Chief Security & Strategy Officer
Recent News
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