Crisis Text Line · 16 hours ago
Head of Security
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$198K/yr - $268K/yr
10+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement a strategic, long-term information security plan that aligns with business goals.
Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive security program to safeguard corporate assets, infrastructure, and data.
Lead a team of security professionals, including hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating staff.
Establish and enforce security policies, standards, and guidelines for IT systems.
Work closely with executive management to determine acceptable levels of risk.
Conduct risk assessments to identify security vulnerabilities and threats, and prioritize mitigation efforts.
Develop incident response plans, including strategies for communication, investigation, and resolution.
Lead the organization’s response to security incidents and breaches.
Oversee the monitoring and analysis of potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
Implement and manage security tools, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, and authentication systems.
Ensure the security of cloud services, data centers, network infrastructure, and end-user devices.
Conduct regular security audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.
Develop and deliver security training programs for employees at all levels.
Foster a culture of security awareness and encourage proactive incident reporting.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field or equivalent work experience
10+ years of experience in information security, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Direct experience at companies shipping software platforms to customers.
Proven experience in developing and implementing security strategies.
In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity trends, threats, and mitigation strategies.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Experience with security technologies and cloud security solutions.
Experience in organizations which need to comply with SOC2, HIPAA, and GDPR etc
Reliable High-Speed Internet Required: Must have a stable high-speed internet connection to support seamless remote collaboration, virtual meetings, online job tasks, etc.
Benefits
20 paid holidays including: Federal holidays like Juneteenth and Labor Day, Election day, Holiday break from Dec 24 through January 1, 2 renewal days, 2 floating holidays
Flexible paid time off, including: 15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 7 sick days
Medical, dental, and vision benefits for the staff member and family at no cost to the employee
403B retirement plan (the nonprofit equivalent of a 401K): 3% contribution by Crisis Text Line to support building financial wellness, regardless of personal contribution
12 weeks paid parental leave (after 6 months of employment)
Student loan repayment (after 2 years of continuous full time service)
Family support through a virtual childcare platform
Stipends/Allowances: Mental health (Monthly), Internet Service (Monthly), Professional Development (Annual), Wellness (Annual), Home office setup (One time/First year)
Company
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 emotional support for those in crisis.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (3)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$30.8M2016-06-15Series B· $23.8M
2015-10-08Series Unknown· $7M
Leadership Team
Dena Trujillo
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Cesar Bocanegra
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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