Head of Security

Snorkel AI

. Define Snorkel's security strategy, goals, and roadmap across infrastructure, application, and compliance domains .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesLead💰 $252,000 - $370,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in defining and executing security strategies across infrastructure, application, and compliance domains, with a strong focus on cloud security architecture and risk management. Proven ability to build and lead high-performing security teams while effectively communicating security posture to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Cloud Security ArchitectureApplication SecuritySecurity Compliance ProgramsLeadership in Security FunctionRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Infrastructure SecurityApplication SecurityThreat ModelingVulnerability ManagementSecure Infrastructure-as-CodeCI/CD SecurityAI/ML Security RisksSAST/DAST/SCAPenetration TestingEncryption

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationLeadershipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AWSIAMSIEMEDRCSPM

Certifications & Qualifications

SOC 2ISO 27001

Industry Keywords

Security StrategyRisk RegisterIncident ResponseSecurity PostureCompliance Audits

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define Snorkel's security strategy, goals, and roadmap across infrastructure, application, and compliance domains
Build, hire, and lead a high-performing security organization, scaling it as the company and risk surface grow
Establish security operating cadence, including metrics, reporting, incident response, and risk register
Represent security posture to the executive team and board
Own cloud security architecture and posture across AWS and other adopted cloud providers
Direct detection and response, threat modeling, and vulnerability management programs
Set standards for secure infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and secrets management
Embed security into the product development lifecycle, including secure design reviews and AI/ML risk management
Partner with Engineering and Product leadership to integrate security into the SDLC
Own application security tooling and practices, including SAST/DAST/SCA, penetration testing, and bug bounty
Design identity, access, and activity-monitoring controls for the non-employee marketplace workforce
Build and run Snorkel's compliance program and own audits end-to-end
Establish enterprise risk management, third-party/vendor risk, and policy frameworks
Serve as primary security contact for customer security reviews and questionnaires
Advise the CTO and executive team on security risk and investment tradeoffs
Partner with Legal, Sales, Operations, and Engineering to support enterprise deals and customer trust
Communicate security posture, incidents, and roadmap to technical and non-technical audiences
Report to the CTO

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in technology security, including significant leadership experience
Director-level or above scope experience
Track record building and scaling a security function from a founding stage through a mature organization of 10–30+ people, ideally at a high-growth technology company
Experience owning security budget, vendor selection, and board/executive-level reporting
Deep expertise in infrastructure/cloud security, including AWS, IAM, network security, and encryption
Deep expertise in application security, including SDLC integration, threat modeling, and AppSec tooling
Hands-on familiarity with SIEM, EDR, CSPM, and vulnerability management
Experience with AI/ML-specific security risks, including model security, data pipeline protection, and prompt injection
Proven experience building and running SOC 2, ISO 27001, or equivalent compliance programs from the ground up
Experience serving as the face of security to customers during security reviews/audits and to auditors during certification cycles
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to communicate at board and engineering levels

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful opportunities to shape priorities and initiatives
Opportunity to influence key strategic decisions and directly impact company success
Support for deepening technical expertise, exploring leadership opportunities, and learning new skills across multiple functions
Career growth, learning, and shared success environment
Equal employment opportunities
Reasonable accommodation during application/interview, job performance, and receipt of benefits and privileges