Sentry is hiring: Head of Security in San Francisco

About the role Sentry is hiring a visionary Head of Security for our fast-growing, open-source focused company. The Head of Security is a strategic role in ensuring the trust of our users while maintaining the open-source practice. As we navigate towards an IPO, the Head of Security plays a pivotal role in preparing and guiding the company through this transition. In this role you will Develop and implement comprehensive security practices aligned with Sentry's open-source ethos Scale our security programs including bug bounties, detection and response, vulnerability management, and red team operations Drive automation and toolchain improvements to enhance security processes Lead and grow a world-class security team Work collaboratively with the CTO and IT/Compliance teams to develop and sustain robust security practices, ensuring consistent alignment on policies, operational workflows, service level agreements (SLAs), and organizational expectations Advocate for and implement leading-edge security solutions that respect our open-source nature Prepare and guide Sentry's security posture through the IPO process, ensuring compliance with public company requirements You’ll love this job if you Are passionate about creating a cutting-edge approach to security solutions in an open-source environment Excel at recognizing areas for improvement and transforming them into a competitive advantage Enjoy mentoring and up-leveling the security skills of your team Love partnering with the engineering organization to develop the security practice Are a strong, open communicator who is able to take risks and drive meaningful change You want to work in a fast-paced, open-source environment Qualifications 10+ years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in security-focused roles Prior experience in security program management and team leadership Proven expertise in at least two: application security, infrastructure security, or corporate IT security Strong technical background in computer science or equivalent software engineering experience Experience working at a pre-IPO company and successfully navigating the security challenges of taking a company public Understanding of SEC requirements and public company security standards Ability to develop and implement security strategies that align with both open-source principles and public company obligations Proven track record in building and scaling security programs, including bug bounties and penetration testing Self-motivated with a passion for ownership and program building Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments Experience in scaling security operations in a high-growth, pre-IPO environment #J-18808-Ljbffr