Head of Security

Protege is building solutions to access the right training data for AI. They are hiring their first Head of Security to oversee security strategy, architecture, operations, and culture.

Location: United States

Responsibilities

• Own security end-to-end: strategy, architecture, operations, and culture.

Requirements

• 8+ years in security roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity
• Deep technical foundation: you've worked as or alongside engineers and can review architecture, infrastructure, and code
• Experience building or significantly maturing a security program at an early-stage or high-growth company
• Strong understanding of cloud security (AWS, GCP, or Azure), identity/access management, and data protection at scale
• Hands-on experience with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001). You’ve maintained certifications and know how to expand scope without over-engineering the problem
• Hands-on experience with HIPAA compliance
• Comfort operating as an individual contributor and a leader simultaneously

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Four Day Work Week

Additional Information

• Originally posted on Himalayas