Glocomms is partnered with a high-growth startup in the automated payment space. The company is looking to fill out their Security team with a Head of Security Engineering who will be reporting into the CISO. This will be a first hire for the company in this area and have significant influence on the company moving forward.
Responsibilities Include:
Head up the company's application security program, working closely with the engineering and software development teams to ensure a culture of security throughout the organization and within their SDLC.
Oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of security controls to protect software IP as well as internal and client data assets in a multi-cloud environment (AWS & GCP).
Perform code/architectural reviews and threat modelling in accordance with application security best practices.
Align with various department heads (Engineering, Legal, Product, etc.) to ensure compliance is to industry standard from IT standpoint.
Ability to grow and lead a diverse team of engineers as well as mentor by example for more junior members
Key Qualifications
Minimum 8+ years experience in security engineering and architecture, 3+ in leadership role
Prior experience in hands on software development and knowledge of industry best practices
B.S. in Computer Science or related technical field
Exposure to modern cloud platforms and familiarity with services (AWS/GCP preferred)
Familiarity with a combination of the following: Java, Go, Python
Understanding of microservice architecture and associated tools (i.e. Kubernetes, Docker, etc)
This is a completely remote position with the company HQ'd in Austin, Texas. The ability to operate during Central Time business hours is preferred.
The firm is offering a competitive bonus structure including RSU's in line with candidate experience, as well as 401k, comprehensive medical/dental/vision benefits. Interested candidates should apply immediately.
