Head of Security
Crisis Text Line
💵 $198k-$268k
📍Remote - Worldwide
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Job highlights
Summary
Join our team at Crisis Text Line as we transform mental health support with innovative crisis response. Our dynamic culture prioritizes empathy, diversity, and work-life balance.
Requirements
- 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
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
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
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