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 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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