Pomelo Care · 3 days ago
Head of Security
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Responsibilities
Define and execute Pomelo Care's comprehensive security strategy
Build and lead the security team as the company scales, fostering a culture of excellence
Act as the principal security advisor to senior management, providing insights and recommendations on security matters
Ensure compliance with frameworks and healthcare regulations such as SOC 2, HIPAA and HITRUST
Conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and develop strategies to mitigate them
Oversee daily security operations, including monitoring and forensic investigations
Lead the response to security incidents, conducting thorough investigations and implementing corrective actions
Collaborate with engineering to keep security a key part of the development processes and automate security testing in CI/CD pipelines
Manage relationships with security vendors and service providers, ensuring they meet our security requirements
Qualification
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Required
7+ years of experience in security roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior technical position
Proven experience leading security teams -- bonus if in the healthcare sector or in a startup environment
Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex security concepts simply -- to both technical and non-technical folks
Track record of success in developing and implementing security strategies and managing complex security projects
Proficiency in cloud security and securing cloud-native applications
Strong coding or scripting skills (ex. shell, Python) for automating security tasks
In-depth understanding of healthcare regulations such as HIPAA and HITRUST
Experience conducting compliance audits and managing regulatory documentation and reporting
Passion for continuous learning and staying up to date with the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies
Preferred
Proven experience leading security teams in the healthcare sector or in a startup environment
Benefits
Competitive healthcare benefits
Generous equity compensation
Unlimited vacation
Membership in the First Round Network
Company
Pomelo Care
Pomelo Care is a health care center that offers services to pregnant women and newborns.