44 applicants

Company

Crisis Text Line · 1 day ago

Head of Security

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$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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CybersecuritySecurity strategiesLeadership experienceComputer ScienceCybersecurity trendsSecurity technologiesCloud security solutionsRisk assessmentsIncident response plansSecurity auditsPenetration testingVulnerability assessmentsSOC2 complianceHIPAA complianceGDPR complianceSecurity training programs

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

Mental health (Monthly)

Internet Service (Monthly)

Professional Development (Annual)

Wellness (Annual)

Home office setup (One time/First year)

Company

Crisis Text Line

Glassdoor

3.9

Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 emotional support for those in crisis.

Founded in 2012

New York, New York, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.crisistextline.org/

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