What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Security - United States position at JumpCloud?
All roles at JumpCloud® are Remote unless otherwise specified in the Job Description.
About JumpCloud®
JumpCloud® delivers a unified open directory platform that makes it easy to securely manage identities, devices, and access across your organization. With JumpCloud®, IT teams and MSPs enable users to work securely from anywhere and manage their Windows, Apple, Linux, and Android devices from a single platform. JumpCloud® is IT Simplified.
Role Outline:
The Director, Security at JumpCloud is a key leadership role, reporting to the SVP of Engineering and overseeing security functions, focusing on strategy, execution, and team management.
The Director, Security will be responsible for leading the Security organization (e.g., Security Operations, Product Security and GRC), defining its strategic roadmap, and ensuring the continued security, integrity, and compliance of JumpCloud's cloud-based identity and device management platform and corporate infrastructure. This role requires a strong leader who can bridge the gap between technical execution and business strategy.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the strategic roadmap for the designated security function (e.g., SecOps, Product Security, or GRC), aligning it with overall business goals and risk tolerance.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of high-performing security professionals, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Manage the budget and resource allocation for the team.
- Oversee the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC), including threat modeling, secure code review, and integrating security automation (IAST/SAST/DAST) into CI/CD pipelines.
- Direct the Incident Response (IR) program, manage Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, threat intelligence, and digital forensics capabilities.
- Oversee compliance audits (e.g., SOC 2, ISO, HIPAA), manage the risk register, and develop/enforce security policies and procedures across the organization.
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, DevOps, IT, Legal, and Product teams to embed security best practices early in development and operations.
- Communicate security risks, performance metrics, and strategic initiatives to executive leadership and external stakeholders (customers, auditors).
- Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends, evolving the security program to address new risks.
- Drive automation and efficiency in security processes and tooling.
- 7 years of progressive experience in the security field, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership or management role.
- Domain Expertise: Deep technical expertise in a relevant security domain (e.g., Cloud Security/AWS/GCP, SaaS/Product Security, or Enterprise Security/SecOps/GRC).
- Technical Skills:** Strong understanding of:
- Cloud environments (AWS, GCP).
- Security technologies (SIEM, EDR, Vulnerability Management).
- Secure coding principles and practices.
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust principles, given JumpCloud's core product.
- Soft Skills:** Exceptional written and verbal communication, leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to influence without direct authority.
In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the approximate annual compensation range for this role, depending on individual candidate level and experience, is $200,000-$250,000 including base salary and any related bonuses or commissions.
In the US, JumpCloud® provides a comprehensive benefits package, with several medical plans to choose from including a high deductible HSA plan with employer contribution, two dental plans, vision insurance, flexible spending account (FSA), employee assistance program (EAP), short- and long-term disability, life insurance and a 401k savings plan with match. We have a flexible paid time off policy.
Where you’ll be working/Location:
JumpCloud® is committed to being Remote First, meaning that you are able to work remotely within the country noted in the Job Description.
All roles posted in United States locations do require that you be located within one of the 50 U.S. States. Our Headquarters is in the Denver/Boulder, CO area but as a remote company, you are able to work remotely anywhere in the U.S. If you would like to spend time in our offices in the Denver/Boulder area, you are welcome to do that as well.
Language:
JumpCloud® has teams in 15 countries around the world and conducts our internal business in English. The interview and any additional screening process will take place primarily in English. To be considered for a role at JumpCloud®, you will be required to speak and write in English fluently. Any additional language requirements will be included in the details of the job description.
Why JumpCloud?
If you thrive working in a fast, SaaS-based environment and you are passionate about solving challenging technical problems, we look forward to hearing from you! JumpCloud® is an incredible place to share and grow your expertise! You’ll work with amazing talent across each department who are passionate about our mission. We’re out of the box thinkers, so your unique ideas and approaches for conceiving a product and/or feature will be welcome. You’ll have a voice in the organization as you work with a seasoned executive team, a supportive board and in a proven market that our customers are excited about.
One of JumpCloud®'s three core values is to “Build Connections.” To us that means creating " human connection with each other regardless of our backgrounds, orientations, geographies, religions, languages, gender, race, etc. We care deeply about the people that we work with and want to see everyone succeed." - Rajat Bhargava, CEO
Please submit your résumé and brief explanation about yourself and why you would be a good fit for JumpCloud®. Please note JumpCloud® is not accepting third party resumes at this time.
JumpCloud® is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Scam Notice:
Please be aware that there are individuals and organizations that may attempt to scam job seekers by offering fraudulent employment opportunities in the name of JumpCloud. These scams may involve fake job postings, unsolicited emails, or messages claiming to be from our recruiters or hiring managers. Please note that JumpCloud will never ask for any personal account information, such as credit card details or bank account numbers, during the recruitment process. Additionally, JumpCloud will never send you a check for any equipment prior to employment.
All communication related to interviews and offers from our recruiters and hiring managers will come from official company email addresses (@jumpcloud.com) and will never ask for any payment, fee to be paid or purchases to be made by the job seeker. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent JumpCloud and you are unsure of their authenticity, please do not provide any personal/financial information and contact us immediately at recruiting@jumpcloud.com with the subject line "Scam Notice"
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