Rakuten
Sr. Director, Security
Rakuten, San Mateo, California, United States, 94409
Job Description:Rakuten International oversees 7 businesses with over 4,000 employees globally. The brand is recognized for its leadership and innovation in e-commerce, digital content, advertising, entertainment, and communications, bringing the joy of discovery and access to more than 1 billion members across the world. Our teams deliver on the company’s mission to delight merchants and customers through innovation, optimism, and teamwork.Rakuten Rewards is a leading e-commerce company that enhances the way people shop by offering Cash Back, deals and rewards from more than 3,500 merchants. Founded in 1999, Rakuten has grown to become the go-to shopping destination for consumers, having paid out nearly $2 billion in Cash Back to its 15 million members. The company also operates ShopStyle, a leading fashion discovery destination, and Cartera Commerce, a top rewards platform for airlines and banks. For more information, visit
www.rakuten.com .We are seeking a seasoned Senior Director of Security to spearhead the strategic and operational aspects of our security and privacy posture. The ideal candidate will lead our security operations, information security and application security teams, and the development of innovative security / privacy features. This role reports to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO).KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Set and champion strategic direction of security initiatives, aligning with business objectivesManage security operations team in monitoring, responding and adapting to threatsDirect application security team in setting and validating security standards for software developmentManage our approach to security and access management for our cloud infrastructureWork with stakeholders to manage our approach to data governanceEnsure organization achieves and maintains critical security certifications (e.g. SOC 2) and complies with global legal and regulatory frameworksManage team developing customer-facing privacy and security features (e.g. auth[n|z])Develop and implement comprehensive security- and privacy-related policies and proceduresConduct risk assessments and audits, and enhance our posture accordinglyMaintain awareness of the latest security threats and countermeasuresManage and mentor team members and promote professional growthFoster culture of security awareness and continuous improvementMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Proven experience as a strategic CISO or similar senior security leadership roleDeep understanding of security frameworks, risk management, and compliance regulationsAbility to communicate complex security concepts to diverse audiencesExperience in leading security operations, infosec, and application security teamsStrong understanding of consumer-facing technologies and their unique security challengesDemonstrated ability to challenge and improve the status quoExcellent leadership and communication skillsQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 10 years progressively responsible security experienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or extensive related experience is required, a Master’s degree is preferredExperience working in e-commerce and B2C businesses preferredRelevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM.) preferred#LI-CW1Rakuten provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Rakuten considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.At the time of posting, Rakuten expects the base compensation for this role to be within the range shown below. Individual compensation will vary based on job-related factors, including the skills, qualifications, and experience of the successful candidate as well as business need and geographic location.
The successful applicant for this role will be eligible for discretionary bonus, health, vision, dental insurance, 401k matching, PTO, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and other employee benefits as the company implements.USD $172,260.00 - $321,420.00 annually
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www.rakuten.com .We are seeking a seasoned Senior Director of Security to spearhead the strategic and operational aspects of our security and privacy posture. The ideal candidate will lead our security operations, information security and application security teams, and the development of innovative security / privacy features. This role reports to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO).KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Set and champion strategic direction of security initiatives, aligning with business objectivesManage security operations team in monitoring, responding and adapting to threatsDirect application security team in setting and validating security standards for software developmentManage our approach to security and access management for our cloud infrastructureWork with stakeholders to manage our approach to data governanceEnsure organization achieves and maintains critical security certifications (e.g. SOC 2) and complies with global legal and regulatory frameworksManage team developing customer-facing privacy and security features (e.g. auth[n|z])Develop and implement comprehensive security- and privacy-related policies and proceduresConduct risk assessments and audits, and enhance our posture accordinglyMaintain awareness of the latest security threats and countermeasuresManage and mentor team members and promote professional growthFoster culture of security awareness and continuous improvementMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Proven experience as a strategic CISO or similar senior security leadership roleDeep understanding of security frameworks, risk management, and compliance regulationsAbility to communicate complex security concepts to diverse audiencesExperience in leading security operations, infosec, and application security teamsStrong understanding of consumer-facing technologies and their unique security challengesDemonstrated ability to challenge and improve the status quoExcellent leadership and communication skillsQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 10 years progressively responsible security experienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or extensive related experience is required, a Master’s degree is preferredExperience working in e-commerce and B2C businesses preferredRelevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM.) preferred#LI-CW1Rakuten provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Rakuten considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.At the time of posting, Rakuten expects the base compensation for this role to be within the range shown below. Individual compensation will vary based on job-related factors, including the skills, qualifications, and experience of the successful candidate as well as business need and geographic location.
The successful applicant for this role will be eligible for discretionary bonus, health, vision, dental insurance, 401k matching, PTO, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and other employee benefits as the company implements.USD $172,260.00 - $321,420.00 annually
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