Flex
Head of Security
Flex, New York, New York, us, 10261
Flex is a growth-stage, NYC headquartered FinTech company that is creating the best rent payment experience. It's hard to believe that it's 2024 and paying rent on time is expensive, inflexible, and difficult. We're here to change that! Flex enables our users to pay rent throughout the month on a schedule that better fits their finances and budget. Our mission is to empower as many renters as possible with flexibility over their most significant recurring expense. After deliberately keeping a stealth profile as we built up unprecedented investor support and an enthusiastic user base, we are looking for motivated individuals to help us keep our mission growing. Will you be a part of the team?
About the role As the first Head of Security at Flex, you will lead the charge in establishing and managing the company's information security strategy. This critical role involves protecting our information assets, managing security operations, and ensuring we stay ahead of emerging threats. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of information security management and be adept at translating strategic goals into effective security measures.
What you'll do
Craft and oversee a comprehensive information security strategy that aligns with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
Lead the development and maintenance of security operations, ensuring robust protection against threats and swift response to incidents.
Partner with Product and Engineering teams to design and implement solutions addressing risks, threats, and vulnerabilities.
Strengthen incident management processes to ensure rapid and effective response to security incidents.
Implement and enforce information security policies, standards, and procedures, and deliver continuous training and awareness programs for all employees, contractors, and partners.
Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, industry groups, and third-party partners.
Develop and maintain goals and KPIs to measure the performance and effectiveness of information security programs.
Work closely with other departments (e.g., IT, legal, compliance) to ensure a cohesive approach to security that supports both growth and security goals.
Key qualifications
Proven experience in leading security management within high-growth environments.
Demonstrated ability to manage security operations, including incident response, threat management, and vulnerability assessment.
Strong collaboration with Product, Compliance, and Engineering teams to establish and implement technical security solutions.
Expertise in tracking global cybersecurity regulations and ensuring compliance while protecting user privacy.
Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Proven experience in governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC).
Excellent communication, collaboration and leadership skills
Proficiency in leading teams that are accountable for:
Securing cloud infrastructure environments
Securing Fintech-related consumer experience workflows
Securing modern change management workflows
Establishing security operations and controls
Defining and executing security programs for the business
Performing and leading information security audits and security incident response
Strong knowledge of information security frameworks, standards and best practices, such as NIST, SOC2, GDPR, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS
The national pay range for this role is $265,000-$285000 in base salary. Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience aligned with Flex's internal leveling guidelines and benchmarks.
Life at Flex:
We understand that it takes a diverse team of highly intelligent, curious, determined, empathetic, and self aware people to grow a successful company. Our HQ is located in New York City, but we have employees located throughout the US, Australia, and South America. We are growing quickly, but deliberately, with a focus on building an inclusive culture. Our dynamic team has incredible perspectives to share, just as we know you do, and we take great pride in being an equal opportunity workplace.
We offer many employee benefits. For full time, U.S. based employees we offer:
Competitive pay
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision
401(k) + company stock options
Unlimited paid time off with a PTO minimum + 13 company paid holidays
Parental leave
Flex Cares Program: Non-profit company match + pet adoption coverage
Free Flex subscription
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About the role As the first Head of Security at Flex, you will lead the charge in establishing and managing the company's information security strategy. This critical role involves protecting our information assets, managing security operations, and ensuring we stay ahead of emerging threats. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of information security management and be adept at translating strategic goals into effective security measures.
What you'll do
Craft and oversee a comprehensive information security strategy that aligns with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
Lead the development and maintenance of security operations, ensuring robust protection against threats and swift response to incidents.
Partner with Product and Engineering teams to design and implement solutions addressing risks, threats, and vulnerabilities.
Strengthen incident management processes to ensure rapid and effective response to security incidents.
Implement and enforce information security policies, standards, and procedures, and deliver continuous training and awareness programs for all employees, contractors, and partners.
Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, industry groups, and third-party partners.
Develop and maintain goals and KPIs to measure the performance and effectiveness of information security programs.
Work closely with other departments (e.g., IT, legal, compliance) to ensure a cohesive approach to security that supports both growth and security goals.
Key qualifications
Proven experience in leading security management within high-growth environments.
Demonstrated ability to manage security operations, including incident response, threat management, and vulnerability assessment.
Strong collaboration with Product, Compliance, and Engineering teams to establish and implement technical security solutions.
Expertise in tracking global cybersecurity regulations and ensuring compliance while protecting user privacy.
Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Proven experience in governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC).
Excellent communication, collaboration and leadership skills
Proficiency in leading teams that are accountable for:
Securing cloud infrastructure environments
Securing Fintech-related consumer experience workflows
Securing modern change management workflows
Establishing security operations and controls
Defining and executing security programs for the business
Performing and leading information security audits and security incident response
Strong knowledge of information security frameworks, standards and best practices, such as NIST, SOC2, GDPR, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS
The national pay range for this role is $265,000-$285000 in base salary. Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience aligned with Flex's internal leveling guidelines and benchmarks.
Life at Flex:
We understand that it takes a diverse team of highly intelligent, curious, determined, empathetic, and self aware people to grow a successful company. Our HQ is located in New York City, but we have employees located throughout the US, Australia, and South America. We are growing quickly, but deliberately, with a focus on building an inclusive culture. Our dynamic team has incredible perspectives to share, just as we know you do, and we take great pride in being an equal opportunity workplace.
We offer many employee benefits. For full time, U.S. based employees we offer:
Competitive pay
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision
401(k) + company stock options
Unlimited paid time off with a PTO minimum + 13 company paid holidays
Parental leave
Flex Cares Program: Non-profit company match + pet adoption coverage
Free Flex subscription
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