Head of Security

Protege

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United States
Salary not disclosed
full-time
director
Posted April 29, 2026
via himalayas

About This Role

We are building Protege to solve the biggest unmet need in AI - getting access to the right training data. We're hiring our first Head of Security to own security end-to-end: strategy, architecture, operations, and culture. Requirements • 8+ years in security roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity • Deep technical foundation: you've worked as or alongside engineers and can credibly review architecture, infrastructure, and code • Experience building or significantly maturing a security program at an early-stage or high-growth company • Strong understanding of cloud security (AWS, GCP, or Azure), identity/access management, and data protection at scale • Hands-on experience with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001). You ve maintained certifications and know how to expand scope without over-engineering the problem • Hands-on experience with HIPAA compliance • Comfort operating as an individual contributor and a leader simultaneously Benefits • Generous Paid Time Off • 401k Matching • Retirement Plan • Four Day Work Week Originally posted on Himalayas

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