Director, Information Security

Summary

Join Sprout Social's Security team as a Director, Information Security! You will develop and implement security strategies aligned with business objectives, lead risk management and incident response, and proactively detect and respond to threats. This leadership role involves building and mentoring a high-performing cybersecurity team, managing security investments, and establishing a long-term security vision. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in information security leadership, a deep understanding of industry best practices, and a proven ability to work with engineering teams in large, globally distributed companies. Sprout offers a comprehensive benefits package including insurance, paid time off, wellness initiatives, and professional development opportunities. The role offers flexibility with remote work options.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Information Security leadership, including in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, industry-standard frameworks, best practices, and managing a geographically distributed team
• 10+ years of experience in Information Security
• 2+ Hands-on experience leading and building application security programs

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security strategies that align with the organization’s overall business objectives, ensuring a balance between security requirements, innovation, and operational efficiency
• Lead the identification, assessment, and prioritization of cyber risks, including third-party risks, to protect intellectual property and sensitive data across the organization
• Ensure the organization is prepared for significant cyber incidents by consistently reviewing and improving incident response plans through regular exercises and simulations
• Lead proactive threat detection and response efforts, staying ahead of emerging threats, advanced persistent threats (APTs), and vulnerabilities, including zero-day threats
• Attract, develop, and retain top cybersecurity talent by providing mentorship and effective feedback, as well as creating opportunities for growth while promoting cross-functional collaboration within the company
• Prioritize security investments in both tools and human resources, managing the security budget effectively to ensure comprehensive coverage and optimal use of resources
• Work with your team and peers to create and maintain a forward-looking security vision and roadmap that ensures the organization’s resilience in the face of evolving cybersecurity challenges, technological advancements, and business growth

Preferred Qualifications

• Problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to translate strategic-level goals into actionable objectives
• Experience with securing modern SaaS-based environments, with technologies such as: SAST, DAST, securing CI/CD pipelines, CSPM, CNAPP, native AWS Security tools
• Familiarity with enterprise security monitoring and orchestration technologies, such as: EDR, SIEM, SOAR, various scanners, etc
• Industry-relevant certifications (CISSP or CISM, CRISC, CGEIT)
• The ability to motivate and manage with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Deep understanding of technologies and tools used to deliver world-class software

Benefits

• Insurance and benefit options that are built for both individuals and families
• Progressive policies to support work/life balance, like our flexible paid time off and parental leave program
• High-quality and well-maintained equipment—your computer will never prevent you from doing your best
• Wellness initiatives to ensure both health and mental well-being of our team
• Ongoing education and development opportunities via our Grow@Sprout program and employee-led diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• Growing corporate social responsibility program that is driven by the involvement and passion of our team members
• Beautiful, convenient and state-of-the-art offices in Chicago’s Loop and downtown Seattle, for those who prefer an office setting
• Whenever possible, Sprout wants to provide our team with the flexibility to work in the location that makes the most sense for them. Sprout maintains a remote workforce in many places in the United States
• Employees (and their dependents) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life, accidental death, and dismemberment insurance, and Modern Health (a wellness benefit)
• Employees are able to enroll in Sprout’s company’s 401k plan, in which Sprout will match 50% of your contributions up to 6% with a maximum contribution
• Sprout offers “Flexible Paid Time Off” and ten paid holidays