Director of Cybersecurity (Office of the CISO)

Founded in 2017, Obsidian Security was created to close a critical gap: securing the SaaS applications where modern business happens—platforms like Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and hundreds more.    Backed by top investors including Greylock, Norwest Venture Partners, and IVP, we’ve built a complete SaaS security platform to reduce risk, detect and respond to threats, and prevent breaches at the source. Our team includes leaders who helped define the categories of endpoint and identity security at CrowdStrike, Okta, Cylance, and Carbon Black.    Now, we’re transforming how SaaS is secured—in the era of agentic AI.    Today, Obsidian is trusted by global enterprises like Snowflake, T-Mobile, and Pure Storage. We protect more than 200 organizations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand—including many of the world’s largest Fortune 1000 and Global 2000 companies.   With strong global momentum, a growing partner ecosystem including SentinelOne, Databricks, and Google Cloud, and a major fundraise on the horizon, we’re scaling quickly toward long-term growth and IPO readiness. Join us as we define the future of SaaS security!

We’re looking for a Director of Cybersecurity to join our team and help elevate our security team and program to the next level. The ideal candidate for the role will be a passionate, team-oriented, servant leader who can lead day-to-day operations, help shape the organization’s strategic direction, and, when needed, provide tactical operational support to the team. 

This person must be mission and values-driven, must have an ownership mentality, and must put the well-being of our customers, our teammates, and our organization at the forefront of how they operate. This person must be able to operate and thrive in a dynamic, high-growth startup environment with established Cybersecurity, GRC, and IT teams and programs within the Office of the CISO. 

This is a critical, high-impact role that will serve as a catalyst for growth for any seasoned cybersecurity and technology leader up to the challenge. The Director of Cybersecurity is the senior operational leader overseeing this critical area of the organization. This position operates within the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and reports directly to the CISO. The director is responsible for the daily operational leadership and management of the company’s enterprise cybersecurity, information security, and related programs. Additionally, they ensure the effective governance of security risks necessary to manage organizational risk, maintain compliance with relevant requirements, implement resilient and secure IT systems, and prioritize security, privacy, and customer trust throughout the organization.

Responsibilities: 

1. Provides technical leadership and support
2. Drives security maturity throughout the organization
3. Drives security maturity throughout the software development lifecycle
4. Supports the development and management of roadmaps, organizational strategies, budgets, metrics, and related processes.
5. Ensures that Obsidian stays in compliance with relevant regulatory, compliance, and contractual requirements. 
6. Supports the CISO with customer-facing activities, such as brand evangelism, sales support, customer relations, and thought leadership.  
7. Develops, maintains, and publishes up-to-date security policies, standards, and guidelines.
8. Maintains the organizational risk register, controls register, and related documents.
9. Supports GRC in overseeing and guiding the organization through required compliance activities and audits, such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and similar standards and frameworks.

Employee Benefits

Our competitive benefits packages are designed to support our employees' well-being, both at work and at home.  Our US based employees enjoy:

• Competitive compensation with equity and 401k
• Comprehensive healthcare with dental and vision coverage
• Flexible paid time off and paid holiday time off 
• 12 weeks of new parent or family leave
• Personal and professional development resources

For more details on our US benefits, or for information on our international benefits, please see here.

Pay Transparancy

Please note that the base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the base pay will vary based on factors such as work location, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidate. In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is eligible for equity awards and may be eligible for incentive compensation based on factors such as experience, skills, and location.

At Obsidian, we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and hire for talent, passion, and compassion. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to submit satisfactory proof of identity and legal authorization.  If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact accommodations@obsidiansecurity.com

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Base Salary Range$205,000—$240,000 USD