Security Risk Lead

Fastly

Security Risk Lead responsible for assessing and managing security risks across Fastly. Collaborating with stakeholders to enhance security policies and practices for a safe environment.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California, Colorado, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,060 - $186,444 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead targeted security risk assessments across the organization
Analyze risk data to identify patterns of deficiencies
Own and evolve systems that track risk decisions and mitigations
Oversee relevant Risk Committees
Design metrics and reporting to give Senior Leadership a pulse check on security posture
Maintain Fastly’s core security policies and standards
Support third party risk assessment and maintenance

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
Proven leadership in security strategy
Extensive experience dissecting complex environments
Ability to communicate technical vulnerabilities
Ability to translate risks into actionable security controls
Working knowledge of various frameworks and industry standards (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, OWASP Top 10)
Experience crafting security policies and standards
Ability to interpret internal security controls
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Experience using governance, risk management, and compliance tools preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Family planning support
Mental health support
Employee Assistance Program
Life, disability, and accident insurance
Flexible vacation policy
Up to 18 days of accrued paid sick leave
401(k) with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
12 paid local holidays
12 paid company wellness days

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Hard Skills & Tools

security risk assessmentsrisk data analysissecurity policiessecurity standardssecurity strategysecurity controlsgovernance toolsrisk management toolscompliance toolsmetrics design

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingtechnical communicationtranslating risksinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsreporting