Head of Security

About the roleSentry 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 willDevelop and implement comprehensive security practices aligned with Sentry's open-source ethosScale our security programs including bug bounties, detection and response, vulnerability management, and red team operationsDrive automation and toolchain improvements to enhance security processesLead and grow a world-class security teamWork 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 expectationsAdvocate for and implement leading-edge security solutions that respect our open-source naturePrepare and guide Sentry's security posture through the IPO process, ensuring compliance with public company requirementsYou’ll love this job if youAre passionate about creating a cutting-edge approach to security solutions in an open-source environmentExcel at recognizing areas for improvement and transforming them into a competitive advantageEnjoy mentoring and up-leveling the security skills of your teamLove partnering with the engineering organization to develop the security practiceAre a strong, open communicator who is able to take risks and drive meaningful changeYou want to work in a fast-paced, open-source environmentQualifications10+ years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in security-focused rolesPrior experience in security program management and team leadershipProven expertise in at least two: application security, infrastructure security, or corporate IT securityStrong technical background in computer science or equivalent software engineering experienceExperience working at a pre-IPO company and successfully navigating the security challenges of taking a company publicUnderstanding of SEC requirements and public company security standardsAbility to develop and implement security strategies that align with both open-source principles and public company obligationsProven track record in building and scaling security programs, including bug bounties and penetration testingSelf-motivated with a passion for ownership and program buildingExcellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departmentsExperience in scaling security operations in a high-growth, pre-IPO environment

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