Senior Director, Product Security

The role

You will lead and mature the Product Security function by setting strategy and building programs. You will manage a team of security professionals and oversee Application Security, Data and Device Security, Privacy Engineering, and Security Research.

What you will do

• Set the strategy and build and scale programs
• Manage a team of highly skilled security professionals
• Oversee Application Security and the SDLC program
• Ensure Data and Device Security meets customer needs
• Build systems and controls for Privacy Engineering
• Enrich security industry conversations through Security Research
• Partner with engineering, product, and security leadership
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CISO
• Develop secure coding practices with an emphasis on AI adoption
• Lead data security programs including cryptography and secrets management

Required qualifications

• 9+ years of progressive experience in security
• At least 5+ years leading security teams/programs at scale
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related fields; or equivalent work experience
• Deep expertise in Application Security, Privacy, and Secure SDLC programs
• Experience overseeing Security Research activities and engaging the security research community
• Strong track record of embedding security and privacy into engineering processes and influencing product development
• Proven experience leading security teams in high-growth technology or security-focused companies
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex security issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience leading security initiatives that support and/or incorporate AI capabilities
• Demonstrated software development experience with Go, Ruby on Rails, shell scripting, python, or other languages
• Experience collaborating across departments

Nice to have

• Thought leader with visibility in the security community (public speaking, open-source contributions, bug bounty engagement, etc.)

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental
• 401k (USA) or RRSP (Canada)
• Generous paid time off
• Equity grant
• Incentive programs
• Maternity and parental leave top-up programs
• RSU program for most employees
• Retirement matching program
• Free 1Password account
• Paid volunteer days
• Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly

Before you apply

• Join live interviews without using AI tools
• Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check

About the company

1Password is a cybersecurity company that builds the foundation for a safe, productive digital future. They provide enterprise password management and Unified Access Management to over 180,000 businesses.