Head of Security

Head of Security – Hyper-Growth AI Unicorn – New York City | Up to $400k Base Equity

I'm working with a fast-scaling AI unicorn in NYC that's embedding AI deeply into enterprise workflows - and they need a Head of Security to own the InfoSec function from the ground up.

• $3bn valuation with serious momentum behind it
• Significant VC backing from recognised tier-1 investors ($200m )
• Rapidly expanding enterprise client base - thousands of deployments and growing fast

This is a ground-floor security leadership opportunity at a firm moving at serious pace.

What you'll be working on:

• Owning the firm's entire security posture - strategy, execution, and roadmap
• Automating security processes end-to-end - vulnerability management, asset management, patch management
• Embedding security-first principles across the product and engineering org
• Leading cloud security across all infrastructure
• Partnering with engineering and leadership to align security with business goals

What they're looking for:

• Proven security leadership at a high-growth Startup, Tech firm, or Quant Trading business
• Strong cloud security expertise
• Solid engineering fundamentals - Python, Go, or similar
• Track record automating security processes and integrating cloud-native tooling
• A builder - writes the playbook rather than following one

What's on offer:

• Up to $400,000 base meaningful equity
• Competitive benefits and generous equity package

This is a rare chance to own security at one of America's most exciting AI companies — at a scale-up inflection point, with comp to match.

If you are interested, please apply! Alternatively, feel free to reach out to david@durlstonpartners.com for a confidential discussion.