VP, Security

Greenhouse Software

. Define and own Greenhouse’s security strategy, multi-year roadmap, operating model, budget, and investment priorities .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $279,200 - $342,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading multidisciplinary security organizations, developing and executing comprehensive security strategies, and managing compliance with industry standards such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001. Proficient in risk management, incident response, and governance related to AI security and data protection.

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Security Strategy DevelopmentIncident Response LeadershipRisk Management ExpertiseCompliance Program ManagementCloud Security Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Security OperationsCloud SecurityIdentity And Access ManagementRisk AssessmentIncident ResponseData Loss PreventionData ClassificationAI GovernanceSecurity Program DevelopmentBudget Planning

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingCommunicationCollaborationStrategic Planning

Tools & Technologies

AWSKubernetesOktaOpenID ConnectSAML

Certifications & Qualifications

SOC 2ISO 27001ISO 27701ISO 42001

Industry Keywords

B2B SaaSConsumer TechnologyGDPREU AI ActSensitive Personal Data

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudKubernetes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and own Greenhouse’s security strategy, multi-year roadmap, operating model, budget, and investment priorities
Lead a multidisciplinary organization spanning product security, corporate security, and information security
Use automation and agentic workflows to scale assessments, triage, investigations, and compliance evidence
Hire, coach, and develop managers and directors; lead succession planning and career development
Own enterprise, third-party, and vendor security risk, including risk acceptance decisions
Set risk appetite with the executive leadership team and oversee SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and ISO 42001 programs
Lead response to serious security incidents from detection and triage through executive, customer, regulatory, and post-incident communications
Own annual disaster recovery exercises and regulatory notification timelines
Establish governance for AI use, including acceptable-use policies, data handling, access boundaries, human oversight, and auditability
Lead data security and governance, including data classification, access controls, data loss prevention, and data residency
Partner with Product, Engineering, IT, Legal, Privacy, and Finance on secure-by-default design, identity, and customer commitments
Advise Sales and Customer Success on strategic security reviews and enterprise deals
Represent Greenhouse security to the Board, customers, prospects, partners, auditors, and industry audiences
Lead security due diligence and integration for mergers and acquisitions

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of experience in security, including 5+ years leading a multidisciplinary security organization
Experience as a Head of Security, CISO, Vice President of Security, or comparable senior security leader
Experience owning and scaling an end-to-end security program through significant growth at a B2B SaaS or consumer technology company
Experience with strategy, budget, and headcount planning
Experience across security operations, cloud security, product security, identity and access management, risk, compliance, and incident response
Experience leading serious security incidents with Legal, communications, executives, customers, and regulators
Experience working with external auditors and leading compliance and assurance programs such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001
Experience presenting security posture, material risks, investment needs, and trade-offs to executive leadership and a Board
Experience securing AWS and Kubernetes environments
Experience with Okta, OpenID Connect, or SAML
Experience with AI security, AI governance, responsible AI, or securing AI-enabled products
Experience with ISO 42001, ISO 27701, GDPR, the EU AI Act, HR technology, or sensitive personal data products is a plus
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stock option awards may be available
Bonuses and merit increases may be available
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic life insurance
Mental health resources
Financial wellness benefits
Fully paid parental leave program
Short-term and long-term disability coverage for US-based employees
401(k) plan and company match
Up to 13 scheduled paid holidays per calendar year for US-based employees
Up to 80 hours of paid sick leave per calendar year for US-based employees
Non-exempt employees accrue up to 20–25 days of paid vacation depending on tenure
Exempt employees have flexible time off (FTO)
Flexible remote-first work arrangement
Performance review program with actionable feedback
Employee resource groups
Optional co-working spaces
Shared office spaces in New York City and Ireland