VP of Product Security

Summary

Join Aledade as their VP of Product Security to lead the security strategy encompassing identity and access management, data security, and application security. Partner with engineering and product leadership to integrate security into product development. Define and drive the security roadmap, guiding teams in designing, building, and deploying secure products. Ensure the security posture adapts to technological advancements, proactively identifying and mitigating risks. This role demands strategic thinking, deep technical expertise, and a proven track record in building world-class security programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security architecture and operations, including executive leadership within SaaS or technology organizations. Aledade offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible work schedules, remote work options, health insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and more.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical field; Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CSSLP) preferred
• 15+ years of progressive experience in security architecture and operations, including 5+ years in executive or senior leadership roles, preferably within SaaS or technology organizations
• Demonstrated expertise in identity and access management (IAM), application security (AppSec), and data protection principles, frameworks, and solutions
• Proven experience embedding security throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC), with strong knowledge of DevSecOps, secure coding, and CI/CD integration
• Familiarity with modern security technologies and architectures including zero trust, secrets management, threat modeling, SAST/DAST/IAST tools, and API security
• Strong understanding of data governance, encryption practices, and privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA)

Responsibilities

• Oversee and enhance identity and access management strategies and practices
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate security into the product lifecycle
• Develop and maintain product security strategy, aligning it with the overall business goal and security vision
• Communicating security risks, findings and recommendations to executive leadership and other key stakeholders
• Identifying, assessing and mitigating security risks throughout the product lifecycle, including threat modeling and vulnerability analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior leadership in scaling security programs for complex, distributed cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experience managing incident response and vulnerability disclosure programs
• Adept at fostering a culture of security awareness and shared responsibility within product and engineering teams
• Effective at leading through influence, mentoring diverse security teams, and developing high-performing talent

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles
• Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents and domestic partners
• Robust time-off plan (21 days of PTO in your first year)
• Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents
• Six weeks paid sabbatical after six years of service
• Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with up to 4% match
• Stock options