About this role
About the company
Our client is a fast-growing software company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Establish and run a security and privacy function from the ground up as an early specialist on the team. The work is hands-on, combining technical implementation with policy and audit readiness, while keeping product development moving at pace.
What you'll do
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Set up and operate a company-wide security program covering cloud environments, user permissions, credential handling and data protection.
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Lead preparation for a formal compliance audit, working with outside assessors and keeping staff aligned with internal policies.
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Define and enforce guardrails for automated software agents that touch internal systems, including logging, access limits and acceptable-use rules.
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Decide how sensitive customer information is masked and who may view it, without creating friction for developers.
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Run security questionnaires and reviews requested by customers.
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Coordinate independent penetration testing engagements.
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Vet third-party tools for approval based on their risk profile.
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Requirements
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What we're looking for
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5+ years of security experience, including ownership of cloud and infrastructure protection.
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Background as an early security hire at a high-growth startup or at a company known for a demanding engineering bar.
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Hands-on exposure to SOC 2 Type II or similar audit frameworks.
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Strong application security knowledge.
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Solid cloud security fundamentals, including identity, networking and encryption.
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Clear, structured communication of security tradeoffs when challenged technically.
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Good judgment about which risks matter most, so that a fast-growing team is not slowed down.
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Regular use of AI tools in everyday work.
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Based in the San Francisco area and able to be in the office at least 3 days per week.
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Bonus points
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Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and container orchestration tooling.
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Experience protecting applications built on modern AI technology.
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Benefits
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Compensation and benefits
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Base salary: USD 200,000 to 260,000 per year
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Equity
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Health, dental and vision coverage
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Retirement plan with employer match
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Flexible time off
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Location and work model
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San Francisco, CA, United States
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Hybrid, 3 to 4 days per week in office
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Full-time