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Head of Information Security

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Head Of Information Security role overview and client information: Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC is seeking a Head of Information Security to define, implement, and scale the security strategy in a fast-moving, high-growth environment. The role reports to the CTO and involves establishing and leading the security function from the ground up at a critical growth stage. About Our Client: Our client is transforming the way IT assets are managed for today’s distributed workforce, developing a cutting-edge platform that streamlines complex operational challenges for customers. Security and trust are central to the vision. Role Purpose

To define, implement, and scale the company’s security strategy in a fast-moving, high-growth environment. This senior leadership position combines hands-on technical work with strategic oversight. You will own the company’s security posture, architect solutions, set policies, and build a world-class security team. You will report directly to the CTO as the organization’s security champion. Key Responsibilities

Secure Architecture & Automation: Design and implement a security strategy integrated into every organizational layer. Improve endpoint and cloud security leveraging tools such as CrowdStrike and modern MDM solutions. Define best practices for Google Workspace and make critical decisions about security infrastructure to enable protection. Compliance & Customer Trust: Partner with the business to establish security controls and documentation aligned with SOC 2 and ISO 27001. Develop security policies and procedures to reduce risk and support business growth and customer adoption. Threat Management & Incident Response: Lead end-to-end security operations, including threat detection, response planning, and incident management. Define and track key risk indicators, implement monitoring, and act as incident commander to safeguard data. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with IT, product, and engineering to integrate security into development processes. Provide guidance on secure identity and access management, including SSO/SAML, and clearly communicate risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience). 7+ years in information security within a SaaS environment, with strong endpoint and cloud security experience. 3+ years in startup or high-growth environments. Hands-on expertise with EDR platforms, specifically CrowdStrike Falcon, including architecture, configuration, threat hunting, and incident response. Proven experience managing MDM solutions for macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android. Strong administrative knowledge of Google Workspace security, including DLP, context-aware access, and best practices. Experience designing and managing SSO/SAML integrations to enforce least-privilege access across SaaS platforms. Experience building and running vulnerability management programs. Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, or GDPR is advantageous. Experience with security automation using scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.) is a plus. Core Attributes

Commitment to Security Excellence: Proven track record of delivering scalable, high-quality security solutions. Ownership & Pragmatism: Ability to take full responsibility for organizational security and make risk-based decisions balancing safety with business agility. Business & Customer Focus: Understands the business impact of security, prioritizes customer trust, and supports product and organizational objectives. Curiosity & Learning: Keeps up with emerging threats and security technologies with a focus on continuous improvement. Proactive Mindset: Identifies risks and drives improvements independently. Comfort with Ambiguity: Thrives in a fast-moving, early-stage environment, navigating uncertainty to create effective security strategies. Seniorities & Employment

Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology Industries: Software Development

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