GridUnity

Director of Information Security

GridUnity

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $145,000 - $200,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Develop and lead the company-wide information security strategy aligned to business goals. (Annual planning; ongoing oversight)
  • Establish and manage the risk management program, including regular reporting to executive leadership. (Quarterly reporting; ongoing monitoring)
  • Own SOC 2 Type 2, NIST 800-171, and other required audits end-to-end. (Annual; intensive during audit windows)
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors and ensure continuous audit readiness. (Ongoing)
  • Maintain and evolve security policies, standards, and controls, including AI/LLM governance. (Quarterly review; updates as needed)
  • Lead incident response planning and periodic tabletop exercises. (Annual/Semi-Annual)
  • Partner with Engineering to ensure secure architecture, SDLC, and cloud security practices. (Ongoing)
  • Oversee vulnerability management, access controls, and vendor risk management. (Ongoing)
  • Lead customer security assurance efforts, including questionnaires and enterprise security discussions. (As needed)

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in information security, risk, or compliance
  • 3+ years leading security programs and external audits (SOC 2, NIST, ISO, or similar)
  • Strong working knowledge of cloud security, risk management frameworks, IAM, and secure SDLC practices
  • Demonstrated experience serving as primary audit owner and interfacing with auditors
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation packages that recognize your expertise and contributions
  • Remote-first culture that provides flexibility and balance
  • Professional development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and career pathing
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
  • Short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance at no cost to you
  • 401(k) plan with a 4% match to help secure your future
  • Flexible PTO and a supportive work culture that values balance
  • Mission-driven work with the opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy sector
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
information securityrisk managementSOC 2 Type 2NIST 800-171cloud securityIAMsecure SDLCvulnerability managementincident response planningaudit readiness
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationreportingcollaborationorganizational skills