Senior Director, Security

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement the security strategy for an AI-driven SaaS platform.

• Oversee a team specializing in Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Detection & Response, and GRC engineering.

• Collaborate closely with executives, Enterprise Governance, GTM, Product, Engineering, Legal, and Risk teams.

• Safeguard millions of customers from potential compromises of their API credentials, data, and AI-powered workflows.

• Take ownership of and enhance the risk management program by identifying and assessing enterprise risk.

• Spearhead organization-wide security transformations — including standards, golden paths, technical gates, and vendor procurement processes.

• Remain at the forefront of AI advancements, frontier models, and the continuously shifting threat landscape.

⛳️ Requirements

• You are a pragmatic and engineering-focused SaaS security leader with an engineering mindset.

• You are a forward-thinking security leader in the AI era who enables Zapier to stay ahead of AI capabilities.

• You possess the ability to anticipate risks and opportunities effectively.

• You enact change across the organization, extending beyond the Security department.

• You are a strong collaborator with Enterprise Governance in shaping product direction.

• You demonstrate executive presence both internally and externally.

• You lead with a focus on risk management, clear executive communication, and visibility.

• You offer extensive expertise in detection, response, and incident management.

• You manage diverse, high-performing engineering teams with a growth mindset.

• You are capable of developing and executing a cohesive security vision, strategy, and roadmap.

• You cultivate strong partnerships and excel in communication.

🏝️ Benefits

• Offers Equity

• Offers Bonus