Head of Security - Sentry

About the role

Sentry is hiring a visionary Head of Security for our fast growing, open-source focused company.

The Head of Security is a strategic role in ensuring the trust of our users while maintaining the open-source practice. As we navigate towards an IPO, the Head of Security plays a pivotal role in preparing and guiding the company through this transition.

In this role you will

• Develop and implement comprehensive security practices aligned with Sentry's open-source ethos
• Scale our security programs including bug bounties, detection and response, vulnerability management, and red team operations
• Drive automation and toolchain improvements to enhance security processes
• Lead and grow a world-class security team
• Work collaboratively with the CTO and IT/Compliance teams to develop and sustain robust security practices, ensuring consistent alignment on policies, operational workflows, service level agreements (SLAs), and organizational expectations
• Advocate for and implement leading edge security solutions that respect our open-source nature
• Prepare and guide Sentry's security posture through the IPO process, ensuring compliance with public company requirements

You’ll love this job if you

• Are passionate about creating a cutting-edge approach to security solutions in an open-source environment
• Excel at recognizing areas for improvement and transforming them into competitive advantage
• Enjoy mentoring and up-leveling the security skills of your team
• Love partnering with the engineering organization to develop the security practice
• Are a strong, open communicator who is able to take risks and drive meaningful change
• You want to work in a fast-paced, open-source environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in security-focused roles
• Prior experience in security program management and team leadership
• Proven expertise in at least two: application security, infrastructure security, or corporate IT security
• Strong technical background in computer science or equivalent software engineering experience
• Experience working at a pre-IPO company and successfully navigating the security challenges of taking a company public
• Understanding of SEC requirements and public company security standards
• Ability to develop and implement security strategies that align with both open-source principles and public company obligations
• Proven track record in building and scaling security programs, including bug bounties and penetration testing
• Self-motivated with a passion for ownership and program building
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
• Experience in scaling security operations in a high-growth, pre-IPO environment

The base salary range (or hourly wage range, if applicable) that Sentry reasonably expects to pay for this position is $230,000 to $260,000. A successful candidate’s actual base salary (or hourly wage) amount will be determined by a variety of relevant factors including, without limitation, the candidate’s work location, education, work and other relevant experience, skills, and job-related knowledge. A successful candidate will be eligible to participate in Sentry’s employee benefit plans/programs applicable to the candidate’s position (including incentive compensation, equity grants, paid time off, and group health insurance coverage). SeeSentry Benefits for more details about the Company’s benefit plans/programs.