Remote Head of IT and Security

Summary

Join CloudQuery as a Security and IT Operations Lead to shape our security strategy, achieve SOC2 attestation, manage IT operations, and oversee risk management efforts.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in IT security and operations
• Experience leading SOC2 and similar certification processes
• Solid understanding of MDM solutions, endpoint security, and IT management
• Strong familiarity with cloud platforms, security best practices, and DevOps processes
• Experience in security incident management, threat detection, and vulnerability assessments
• Excellent communicator with the ability to clearly document security processes and present them to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering, product, and executive teams to design and implement security initiatives
• Lead end-to-end efforts to achieve SOC2 attestation and other relevant certifications
• Manage MDM (Mobile Device Management) and other security software to enforce company-wide security policies
• Oversee the implementation of security tools and practices across all departments, including DevOps, engineering, and corporate systems
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures that meet compliance requirements and best practices
• Conduct regular risk assessments, audits, and reviews to identify and mitigate potential security threats
• Drive security awareness and training initiatives to ensure all team members understand security best practices
• Stay up to date with emerging security trends and technologies to continuously improve the security posture of CloudQuery
• Lead incident response planning, simulation, and real-time handling of security incidents
• Prepare and maintain thorough documentation for security measures, processes, and risk management activities

Benefits

• Competitive pay with significant options pack upside
• Remote-friendly environment and culture that nurtures company and team events to stay connected