Director, Security and Compliance

The role

The Director of Security and Compliance will design, scale, and oversee global information security and regulatory compliance programs. This role bridges technical security engineering, legal requirements, and business operations.

What you will do

• Lead strategy, implementation, and monitoring of security frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, and HIPAA
• Partner with Legal to ensure compliance with global data privacy regulations
• Design and execute enterprise risk assessment programs
• Draft, update, and enforce company-wide information security policies
• Partner with IT Infrastructure to monitor infrastructure security, access controls, and data encryption
• Serve as a leader on the Incident Response Team
• Oversee security vetting for vendors, software tools, and supply chain partners
• Manage external and internal security audits
• Review security questionnaires and participate in prospective client calls
• Translate technical data into business metrics for executive leadership and the Board of Directors

Required qualifications

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Business, or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in information security, risk management, or compliance roles
• At least 5 years in a dedicated leadership or managerial capacity
• Strong familiarity with AWS or similar cloud environments
• Familiarity with modern compliance automation platforms
• Proven experience in achieving and maintaining certifications such as SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 from the ground up
• Superb verbal and written communication skills

Nice to have

• One or more relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or CIPP)

Benefits

• Bonus
• Equity
• Generous benefits package

About the company

Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch using a silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform. The company works in fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage.