Director of Threat, Detection Response & Security Engineering, Podium

• 5+ years in a senior leadership role within threat detection, response, and security engineering, preferably in a SaaS environment
• Experience leading engineering teams in agile frameworks
• Strong knowledge of security principles, protocols, technologies, and industry standards, with expertise in areas such as network security, endpoint security, threat intelligence, and cloud security
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing strategic security initiatives, driving change, and influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Experience leading and managing a diverse team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, particularly in high-pressure situations
• Proven track record of staying current with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies, and applying them effectively in a corporate environment

Desirable

• We are looking for a Director of Threat Detection, Response, and Security Engineering to join our team
• In this strategic leadership role, you will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive security strategy, ensuring the organization is prepared to detect, respond to, and mitigate evolving threats effectively
• Develop and execute the strategic vision and roadmap for threat detection, response, and security engineering in alignment with the company's business objectives
• Lead and mentor a team of security professionals, including analysts, engineers, and incident responders, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of security systems, tools, and technologies, ensuring they meet industry best practices and comply with regulatory requirements
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, IT, legal, and compliance, to embed security into all aspects of our SaaS solutions and operations
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability management, and security audits to identify and mitigate potential threats and vulnerabilities
• Drive incident response efforts, ensuring timely and effective resolution of security incidents while minimizing customer impact and maintaining operational continuity
• Stay abreast of emerging security threats, trends, and industry best practices, evaluating and implementing relevant security technologies and methodologies
• Represent the company in security-related discussions with customers, partners, and regulatory bodies, demonstrating a deep understanding of our security practices and measures
• Maintain relationships with external security organizations, participate in industry forums, and contribute to the overall security community

• 401k with a matching contribution plan
• Unlimited Vacation
• Medical, dental, vision benefits
• Onsite gym with local professional coaches
• Life insurance, long and short-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Weekly free lunch, breakfast and delicious smoothies

Total funding: $418.7m

Podium’s customer messaging platform offers small to medium-sized local businesses a range of solutions for communicating with their customers. The tool helps them to attract reviews, gain feedback, operate webchat as well as manage marketing campaigns and payments.