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Head of Security

Head of Security

Assort HealthSan Francisco, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Head Of Security

We are seeking our first-ever Head of Security an individual contributor who will establish and lead Assort's entire security function from the ground up. This role requires a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced, lean environments and is passionate about safeguarding healthcare data while enabling rapid innovation.

The Head of Security will own the full security lifecycle from application and infrastructure protection to compliance, risk management, and incident response with complete autonomy to design and implement a scalable, AI-driven security strategy.

Security Strategy & Architecture :

  • Design, implement, and maintain Assort's security posture across application, infrastructure, cloud, and data environments.
  • Develop a long-term security roadmap aligned with company growth and regulatory requirements.

Risk Assessment & Threat Management :

  • Conduct proactive threat modeling, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing.
  • Develop and execute pragmatic remediation plans to address identified risks.
  • Compliance & Governance :

  • Establish lean, effective security guidelines and ensure adherence to HIPAA, BAA, and other applicable regulations.
  • Lead third-party vendor security reviews and ongoing risk monitoring.
  • Incident Response & Recovery :

  • Develop and own incident detection, response, and post-mortem processes.
  • Drive rapid resolution of security incidents and integrate lessons learned into ongoing improvements.
  • Security Automation & AI Enablement :

  • Leverage AI-driven tools and automation platforms to improve detection, reduce manual workload, and accelerate remediation.
  • Continuously evaluate and integrate emerging security technologies.
  • Security Culture & Awareness :

  • Act as the internal security evangelist, raising awareness across teams without introducing unnecessary bureaucracy.
  • Provide ongoing security training and guidance to employees.
  • What We're Looking For :

  • Proven track record of independently managing security functions in startup or high-growth environments.
  • Strong expertise across cloud, application, infrastructure, and data security domains.
  • Hands-on experience with incident management and post-incident analysis.
  • Comfort with leveraging AI tools to enhance security operations.
  • Ability to balance pragmatic solutions with long-term strategic planning.
  • Preferred :

  • Direct experience with HIPAA compliance and healthcare data protection.
  • Familiarity with generative AI systems, voice AI workflows, or healthcare technology platforms.
  • Broad technical skill set paired with the ability to go deep in priority areas.
  • What's In It For You :

  • High impact : Be the sole architect of Assort's security strategy; your fingerprints will be all over our foundation.
  • Maximum autonomy : No red tape, no layers : just you, your initiative, and room to execute.
  • AI-friendly environment : You'll work alongside our AI-centric engineering team, embedding security in cutting-edge tooling.
  • Other Benefits & Perks For Assorties :

  • Competitive Compensation including salary and employee stock options so you share in our success.
  • Lifelong Learning annual budget for professional development, plus training opportunities to help you grow.
  • Office Setup Stipend we'll outfit your in-office workspace so comfy as it's productive.
  • Top-Tier Health Coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance, because your health comes first.
  • Unlimited PTO we trust you to take the time you need to recharge and come back ready to crush it.
  • Meals & Snacks lunch, dinner, and snack breaks that fuel great ideas.
  • Wellness Stipend your physical and mental well-being matters, and we've got a yearly stipend to prove it.
  • 401(k) let us help you plan for the future. We've got you covered.
  • Start-up upside : Shape a foundational function in a company scaling rapidly.

    How We Work & What We Value :

    We have published our operating principles "Raising the BAARS in Healthcare" on our blog - they describe how we work at Assort. They cover how we aim to run projects, spend time and make decisions. Specifically :

  • Back to basics
  • Accessibility for all
  • Always accountable
  • Relentless resilience
  • Ship fast, ship often
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