Corporate Security Operations Lead

⚡️ Why Altium?

Altium is transforming the way electronics are designed and built. From startups to world’s technology giants, our digital platforms give more power to PCB designers, supply chain, and manufacturing, letting them collaborate as never before.

• Constant innovation has created a transformative technology, unique in its space
• More than 30,000 companies and 100,000 electronics engineers worldwide use Altium
• We are growing, debt-free, and financially strong, with the resources to become #1 in the EDA industry

About the role: 

As a Corporate Security Operations lead, you will oversee our organization’s enterprise security programs, policies, and incident response. You will work in a cross-functional team environment and have deep expertise in security operations, third-party security management, risk management, and support regulatory compliance initiatives.

 A day in the life of our Corporate Security Operations Lead:

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive corporate security operations strategy aligned with business objectives and industry best practices
• Lead as well as be hands-on as well as provide directional guidance to third-party security analysts to accomplish third-party customer questionnaires and vendor security reviews.
• Provide technical security direction for security capabilities and drive implementation and remediation efforts across the enterprise
• Design and deploy advanced security tools, technologies, and processes to enhance the organization's security posture and protect critical assets from internal and external threats.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, GRC, and business units, to ensure alignment and integration of security initiatives
• Conduct regular risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential security risks
• Develop and maintain detailed incident response plans, playbooks, and communication protocols to effectively manage security incidents and data breaches
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, standards, and security frameworks (e.g., SOC II, ISO 27001, GDPR, etc.)
• Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to the security operations team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development
• Stay current with emerging security threats, trends, and best practices, and continuously enhance the organization's security capabilities
• Present security metrics, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders

Who We’re Looking For

• Have 7 to 10 years of experience in a role with similar responsibilities
• Strong leadership and people management skills to lead and mentor security analysts.
• Understanding of security best practices and how to implement them at the company-level
• Familiarity with security frameworks, regulations, and compliance requirements such as ISO 27001, SOC II, GDPR, etc.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills with the ability to make sound decisions in high-pressure situations
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and processes
• Ability to prioritize time-bound tasks across the organization
• Write clear, effective, and concise security documentation
• Drive clarity to and support decision-making for executive leaders and board members
• Certifications such as CISSP, GSEC, CISM preferred, but not required

US JOB POSTS Must include:

The salary range for this role is $145,000 - $165,000. Actual compensation packages within this range are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate and role requirements, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.

Our Benefits

• 🏥 Healthcare coverage 
• 🤓 Prescription drug, vision, and dental plans
• 💸 HSA and FSA accounts
• ❤️ Life and AD&D insurance; disability coverage where applicable   
• 🌅 Retirement 401(k) Plan Option with Altium match
• 🧘 Calm App and Employee Assistance Program 
• 🏖 Paid holidays plus a “Choice Day” off per quarter       
• ✈️ Paid time-off rising schedule upon key milestones
• 🤒 Sick time for Dr. appointments or family health needs
• 👶 Family medical, maternity, paternity, and military leave
• 🏡 Flexible working arrangements available based on role and location
• 🖥 Home internet allowance
• 🥪 Free lunch, snacks and drinks every day in office
• 🚗 Free parking

🎯 What Matters to Us

• Big-thinking in pursuit of purpose
• Diversity of thought
• Courage of conviction
• Transparency of intent
• Ingenuity of AND
• Agility in action
• Adaptability of approach
• Grit in pursuit of mission

🌍 Also, we would like you to know

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

💡 Learn more about why a career at Altium is an opportunity like no other: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAYCOLpPLPE 

✈️ Altium Benefits: https://careers.altium.com/#s-benefits 

👏 Are you already an Altium employee? Please apply directly through our internal Greenhouse job board. If you have questions, please contact HR.